the fish’s body to keep it from moving as you handle it. Fish are stronger than they look, so watch out! Keep a firm grip on the fish’s body, right behind its head. In addition to that thrashing tail, look out for the fins, since they can cut you if you’re not careful. Hold the fish horizontally, keeping it in or close to the water to avoid harming it. If you caught a big lunker, use both hands to support it. Place one hand around its body near the head, then place your other hand underneath the fish before its tail. This part may seem tricky at first, but it’s not too tough as long as you have a good hold on the fish. Latch the pliers onto the hook poking out of the fish’s mouth. Push it back toward the fish to unhook it. Then, slide it back out of the fish’s mouth, turning it as needed to avoid poking the fish.  You could use the pliers to crush the hook’s barb, making it easier to remove. Some experienced fishers even do this before casting. If the hook is stuck, work very patiently. Try reaching into the fish’s mouth with your fingers or pliers. Keep the fish in the water, crush the barb if needed, and then twist and pull the hook without wiggling it out. More and more fishers put their catches back into the water to protect the ecosystem. Since fish can’t breathe when out of the water, keep your catches in the water as much as possible. If you have to take the fish out, put it back in right away. Keep the fish wet and handle it gently to avoid stressing it out. One of the problems with taking a fish out of water is the stress. The fish may already be worn out from the struggle with your hook. Taking it out of the water and handling it a lot makes it more likely to die even after you put it back. Most fishing holes have state or federal laws meant to protect the ecosystem. These rules often include limits on how many fish you are allowed to take home as well as what size they have to be. Take ahold of the fish by grasping firmly behind its head. Use your other hand to carefully stretch a tape measure across the fish from head to tail.  A park warden or a police officer could stop you and search through your catches. They could also spot illegal catches in any pictures or social media posts you make and punish you. Breaking a fishing rule often comes with a steep fine and the possibility of jail time. Catching an undersized or out-of-season fish could mean a 500 USD fine and 6 months in jail, for instance.  Consider bringing along an identification guide as well as a copy of the rules at your local fishing hole. These rules are often posted on park websites or on information signs around fishing spots. Unfortunately, you do have to do the dirty work of killing and cutting up your catch. If you have a sharp knife or spear, thrust it through the fish’s brain right behind its eyes. It’s an instant kill, so the fish doesn’t suffer. Then, clean it by slicing out the gills, scales, and entrails before putting the fish on ice. Another option is to store live fish in a mesh cage placed in the water. It keeps the fish safe but alive while you continue to fish. Then, you can fillet all the fish in one go when you’re ready to head home. Before cutting the fish, hit it over the head once with a club to stun it. Then, use your knife to slice off all of the gills on one side. It causes the fish to bleed out. Put the fish in water, such as in a mesh cage or a filled bucket, until it dies.  Bleeding is still considered humane since it’s relatively quick and a solid whack with a club stuns the fish. It’s a great way to get rid of acids that affect the taste of the meat. Many commercial fishers do it for large catches like salmon and tuna. When you’re done, fillet and store the fish as you normally would.
मछली के शरीर को पकड़ें जिससे वह आपके द्वारा संभालते समय हिले नहीं: नीडल-नोस (needle-nose) प्लायर्स से हुक को मछली से बाहर निकालें: अगर आपका मछली को रखने का प्लान नहीं है तो उसे छोड़ दें: यह पता करने के लिए कि क्या आप कानूनी तौर से मछली को रख सकते हैं, उसकी नाप लें: अगर आप मछली को अपने साथ ले जाना चाहते हैं तो उसे चाकू से काटें: वैकल्पिक तरीके में, मछली को मारने के लिए, उसके गलफड़े काट दें: