Story originally published in Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine. By: Nick Haddad Separating Fact from Fiction. Return ‘Em Right has been publicly operating for over four years now. In that time, and across countless presentations, tournaments and boat shows, I’ve heard it all when it comes to barotrauma and best release practices. But when it comes...
By: Nick Haddad Who Is Ryan Morie? Over the past decade, YouTube and social media have completely reshaped the fishing world. Whether you’re a hardcore angler or someone who enjoys watching fishing videos between trips, chances are you’ve come across Ryan Morie. We’ve had the opportunity to fish with Ryan not once, but twice, and...
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...
Originalmente publicado en ingles en la edición de junio de 2022 de Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine por Nick Haddad Gerente de Comunicaciones de Pesquerías Sostenibles de Return ‘Em Right Barotrauma: ¿Qué Hace Flotar a los Peces? Muchos pescadores han visto el desagradable espectáculo de un gran pargo o mero flotando después de ser liberado. Todos...
By: Nick Haddad Protecting Your Catch and Boosting Survival Rates Two of the largest issues that both anglers and fisheries managers face today are catch and release mortality (often from barotrauma) and depredation from apex predators. Both of these topics are such pressing concerns because they lead to large sources of fishing mortality, without the...
By: Nick Haddad Photographing the Catch As both an angler and photographer, I’ve learned over time how challenging it can be to incorporate photography into fishing. Conditions can change quickly, the fish don’t always cooperate and time is often of the essence for fish that will be released. Here are some of my best tips...
By: Nick Haddad Every cast counts, and so does every release. In Return ‘Em Right’s newest video series: After the Return: Tales of Survival, viewers are taken below the surface—literally and figuratively—into the challenges and solutions surrounding reef fish catch and release mortality. Through five unique fisheries perspectives, the series shines a light on the...
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...
Originally featured in Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine September 2023 issue by Nick Haddad Return ‘Em Right Sustainable Fisheries Communications Manager New regulations for venting and descending reef fish have sparked conversation and controversy across the Gulf. From Facebook fishing groups to online forums and on-the-water fodder, everyone seems to be an expert...
Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina dives into the upcoming snapper season and how anglers should be prepared with a venting tool or a descending device that’s rigged and ready to use on released fish that show signs of barotrauma. Release mortality could be very high when handling certain types of fish like red snapper...
