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Do-It-Yourself Descending Devices: How to Make One at Home

BlogsDecember 15, 2025

By: Jaz McKibben What Is a Descending Device and Why It Matters Responsible anglers know that using best release practices can be the difference between a fish surviving release or floating off. Fish reeled up from depth can experience barotrauma, a pressure-related injury, making it difficult for them to return on their own. Fortunately, this...

Return ‘Em Right Best Release Practices Manual for Recreational Anglers Now Available

Press Release Return 'Em Right Press ReleaseDecember 13, 2023

Gainesville, Fla. (December 14, 2023) – The Return ‘Em Right Best Release Practices Manual, developed in collaboration with private anglers, captains, scientists and fisheries managers, will help anglers improve the survival of reef fish that are caught and released. Each year, millions of reef fish are caught and released, and many die from the impacts...