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Fact or Fiction: Dispelling Myths About Barotrauma, Venting & Descending

Texas Saltwater Fishing MagazineSeptember 1, 2023

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 of Mexico. From Facebook fishing groups to online forums and on-the-water fodder, everyone seems to be an expert when it...

Good Catch Fishing Report: May 5, 2023

Fox 13 Tampa Bay GoodDay Good Catch Fishing ReportMay 5, 2023

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...

To Use Or Not To Use: A Guide to Venting & Descending Reef Fish

Texas Saltwater Fishing MagazineMay 1, 2023

Originally featured in Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine May 2023 issue by Nick Haddad Return ‘Em Right Sustainable Fisheries Communications Manager Required Gear: Don’t Let the Law Ruin Your Day If you are an avid offshore angler, you’ve likely been hearing a lot about venting and descending requirements lately. Last year, the DESCEND Act became effective for...

Bottom Fishing Now Requires Fish Descending Device Or Venting Tool

Great Days OutdoorsApril 13, 2023

by Frank Sargeant | Apr 13, 2023 Published in Great Days Outdoors May 2023 issue Reef species are so popular on the table that the last thing most of us want to think about is releasing them after the catch. But with tight harvest rules on most species these days, catch and release is a part of nearly...

Protect the Blue, Chapter 3 – Rescue, Release, Repeat: Marathon

Salt Water SportsmanMarch 22, 2023

Fishing reefs and wrecks in Marathon and the Florida Keys is as common as the postcard sunsets. But bottom fishing can bring with it an all-too-common sight: a deep water fish floating away after being released. It’s called barotrauma, where the fish’s body cavity expands and distorts, leaving them helpless at the surface. Initiatives are...

How To Use A Descending Device and get one FREE with Nick Haddad

Tom Rowland PodcastMarch 22, 2023

Tom Rowland Podcast – Episode #744 Nick Haddad is the Sustainable Fisheries Communications Manager for Return ‘Em Right which is a new program that is the leading voice for tackling catch and release mortality due to barotrauma in the Gulf of Mexico. Their mission is to improve reef fish survival by equipping anglers with the...

Barotrauma Readiness When Fishing The Gulf of Mexico

Colby BlackwellAugust 31, 2022

by Colby Blackwell Anglers in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas know what a hotspot the Gulf of Mexico is when it comes to fishing. Shoot, if you are a truly dedicated saltwater fisherman, you’ve probably visited the Gulf of Mexico on a fishing trip. The Gulf of Mexico offers both excellent inshore fishing...

How to Properly Release Fish

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach TourismAugust 16, 2022

Return ‘Em Right How to Properly Release Fish David Rainer August 16, 2022 To keep the fishing great on the Alabama Gulf Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, anglers are becoming aware of the need to take steps to ensure any fish released back into the water have the best chance to survive. For...

Releasing Reef Fish 101

Florida Sportsman MagazineJuly 13, 2022

Originally featured in New Artificial Reefs 2022 Florida Sportsman Magazine July 2022 by Nick Haddad Return ‘Em Right Sustainable Fisheries Communications Manager Techniques for reducing release mortality and promoting healthy fisheries. We all dream about going out there and catching a big grouper or snapper and bringing it home to cook for the family....

Return ‘Em Right Targets Survival of Released Fish

Outdoor AlabamaJuly 7, 2022

July 7, 2022 By DAVID RAINER, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources With the Gulf Coast in the peak of fishing season for the abundant reef fish in Alabama’s vast artificial reef zone, the Return ’Em Right program is designed to educate anglers on how to ensure any fish caught and released have the...

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