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This month Rough Terrain traveled to Bucks County and met up with Gary Mauz, owner of the Delaware River Fly Fishing Guide Service, to learn more about the growing number of anglers who are using catch and release techniques when fishing.

What is catch and release fishing?
It is more of a sportsmen's way of fishing. Instead of keeping one's catch, a fisherman will release it back to the river.

Why should fisherman catch and release?

There are several reasons for using this method. First, with our increasing population, it gives fisherman an opportunity to catch more another day. It also helps to preserve fish populations that are challenged by numerous outside factors. When females are released they are given another chance to spawn and lay their eggs. This is vital to maintaining fish populations because the cycle of life is not interrupted. It preserves wild species of fish.

             


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