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This week @kathonthefly shares some tips and trick

This week @kathonthefly shares some tips and tricks she's learned when fishing lakes.

Read full blog at https://uwotf.com/blog/lake-fishing-tips-and-tricks/ [LINK IN BIO].

TIPS -
* If unfamiliar with a lake, use a combo floating/sinking line. Or if you know the lake’s depth and it’s deeper, use a full sink line. Use intermediate line when you know depth or fish finder has fish sitting in less than 5’ of water.

* Water clarity and fish species will determine leader length. Use a 9‘ 3x tapered leader with 3x tippet for most trolling; in gin clear water or if fishing for spooky fish, use up to a 14’ leader.

* When you can, set up your rods prior to departure. This saves time at the boat ramp!

* Always pack more than you need, especially a favorite and productive fly.

* Leave No Trace. Pack out garbage and use a monofilament tube to keep tippet and leader scraps from flying away and falling into the water.

PRACTICE MORE NET RELEASES -
Practice more net releases and take photos of fish in the net to lessen stress on the fish.

Huge thanks to @shelbytsawyer for editing this video and to @lmurph51 for transcribing the video and helping with the blog! #uwotfleadershipteam

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Join us TONIGHT, 07/05/22 at 5pm PT, for our FREE

Join us TONIGHT, 07/05/22 at 5pm PT, for our FREE Monthly Virtual Education Meeting. This meeting is FREE and open to EVERYONE.

** Zoom Meeting LINK IN BIO **

Co-Hosts - @saschafish and @pris_1414

#unitedwomenonthefly #uwotfvirtualmeeting #flyfishing #anglinforall #flyfishinginclusion #ifishibelong #flyfishingeducation #keepfishwet @angelicatalan @ceciliabreakingmyheart @elkimsey @northwestflygirl @olywomenonthefly @cool_mamma_j @sea2sage @jhessney @troutgirlca @kelley.kirsch @lmurph51 @lindsaykocka @lindyray01 @atky_ @pris_1414 @sara.jayne.sd @shelbytsawyer @maineflygal @flygirlgonerogue @keep.fish.wet

FISH HANDLING FRIDAY – Tip #7 “Limit Use of Lip

FISH HANDLING FRIDAY - Tip #7 “Limit Use of Lip Grippers” brought to us by @keep.fish.wet. Check out https://www.keepfishwet.org/tips. 📸 = @davemccoyewa

Lip gripping devices should only be used on fish that you have no other way to control or handle, including toothy fish. Also, fish should never be held vertically by a lip gripping device.

See the Finsights for more details on lip grippers at https://www.keepfishwet.org/keepemwet-news-1/2017/6/27/finsights-translating-the-science-of-fisheries-reports-10.

#unitedwomenonthefly #keepfishwet #keepemwet #fish #fishing #bestpractices #sciencebased #catchandrelease #bethechange #fishhandlingfriday #flyfishingeducation #womenonthefly #flyfishing #sportfishing #letthefishbethehero
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We're more than half way through the year and it's

We're more than half way through the year and it's always a good reminder to hear some "Best Practices" when choosing to practice catch and release. Huge thanks to @kathonthefly for your time, knowledge and sharing with the UWOTF Fly Fishing Community! #fishhandlingfriday

Read full blog at https://uwotf.com/blog/catch-and-release-best-practices/ [LINK IN BIO].

Refrain from Exhausting the Fish -
Refrain from exhausting the fish. Pay attention to water temperatures, especially in the summer months. Don’t play a fish for long. Bring it to the net, keep it in the water at all times and keep picture lifts to 10 seconds or less.

Barbless Hooks -
Know your regulations. In British Columbia there are few lakes left that allow barbed or treble hooks. Despite most retailers still selling barbed hooks and promulgating a culture of unknown first time anglers to use them. Freshwater lakes in BC require single hook barbless. Better for you, better for the fish.

Dehook Fish in the Water -
Use barbless hooks and dehook fish in the water. Using hemostats, remove the hook while the fish is still submerged and in the net. Always check your hook afterwards to ensure proper crimping of the barb and any re-adjustments. Nothing worse than losing the next one due to a bent hook.

Keep Handling to a Minimum -
If you choose to hold the fish for a photo, be mindful of the location of the heart. Let the fish recover back in the water and allow it to leave rather than simply tossing it back in or sending it off, only to find it floating back up to the surface.

When you know better, do better. Seek out education where and when you can. Fish with like-minded people.

#unitedwomenonthefly #catchandrelease #privilege #anglingforall #flyfishingeducation

The 3rd annual SoCal Fly Gals Summer Hatch is in t

The 3rd annual SoCal Fly Gals Summer Hatch is in the books! @socalflygals

We are looking forward to hanging with a few of these women on 7/16/22 at the “Beach Fish and Hang”.

#socalflygals #flyfishing #unitedwomenonthefly #anglingforall

We're beyond excited to have @pris_1414, Event Coo

We're beyond excited to have @pris_1414, Event Coordinator for @unitedwomenonthefly, as our co-host for the July @unitedwomenonthefly Virtual Monthly EDUCATION Meeting on 7/5/22 from 5pm - 6:30pm PT. This meeting is FREE and EVERYONE is welcomed. #uwotfeducation

Priscilla has taken on the role of Event Coordinator on the UWOTF Leadership Team since November 2021 and we're beyond blessed to have her on our team. #uwotfleadershipteam

Pre-Registration [LINK IN BIO].

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