Trout on ice...a bad thing?

[TopH2O]

This is a good and timely topic. The bottom line in all of the discussion should be to keep ANY handling of a trout you intend to release to the barest minimum. I think if you are careful with the trout, placing it gently on the snow or ice for a quick picture can be done without much harm. Remember that the very cold temperatures can damage exposed skin areas on the fish just as they do your hands. I like to use a pair of forceps and remove the hook while the fish is still in the water at the hole. I seldom photograph any trout that I am going to release. If you are going to eat the fish, take all the photos you want and post them here.

Mike
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