How to release floaters after pulling up from 30+ feet?

[SuperDave336]

Yeah I just don't fish that deep. Couple of the lakes I fish has very little area that deep.

[M R Dux]

I watch a YouTube series called Kayak Catfishing. He catches a lot of BIG catfish up to 70 feet deep. He will bring them part of the way up then let them rest for a bit until he sees bubbles come up. That is the fish releasing the swim bladder by itself. Might be worth a try if you are concerned about conserving the fish.

[DockShootinJack]

Good idea

[wannabe fisherman]

we have several lakes that make you keep them no matter the size in the winter from deep water ...
most don't survive the ordeal ....
some go down , but most come back up and become bird food ....

shame that happens, BUT BIRDS GOT TO EAT TOO.

[DockShootinJack]

And the turtles

[Eagle 1]

Compared to the numbers flushed through the winter at the dam , my numbers would be small . I agree ,feed the turtles .

[Blackjeepjk]

If cold enough that they are that deep, I fill the freezer. Meat is very firm and very little chance of spoilage.
Granted you must obey any length/size regulations for the body of water you are on.


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[Grainraiser]

I wish I could find it now but there was a video on Youtube in which a gut took a straw and would give crappie a blast of air down their gullet before releasing them back to the depths. I never ever fish that deep so it is not a concern for me.