Fort Desoto 2/20

[americanrobster]

I haven't launched my kayak to go fishing in almost 2 months and I decided to take a trip to Fort Desto to hit some deep pot holes that hold trout, flounder, and reds.

The total tally for the day was 2 trout and a great day to be out on the water. I did see a few new areas that I want to fish when there is an incoming tide. Who knows, I may catch my first redfish there.

Here is the picture of one of the trout during the fight. I didn't want to touch them so I left them in the water while releasing the fish.

[screwballl]

can I ask why you did not want to touch them?

[rocrfella]

where did you fish at? i'm heading there tomorrow...would you like to help out this newbie?

[IntimiGator]

can I ask why you did not want to touch them?

This would be my guess why one wouldn't want to touch a trout..
Trout are delicate fish and have a protective slime on them. If handled improperly the slime can be
removed which makes them susceptable to disease. So if you don't plan on keeping them, handle with care and a wet hand, never use a towel...a dehooker is recommended.

[americanrobster]

can I ask why you did not want to touch them?

This would be my guess why one wouldn't want to touch a trout..
Trout are delicate fish and have a protective slime on them. If handled improperly the slime can be
removed which makes them susceptable to disease. So if you don't plan on keeping them, handle with care and a wet hand, never use a towel...a dehooker is recommended.

Intimigator knows his stuff.

[DRock]

That is a great catch and release practice. If you can release them at boatside without lifting/touching, they stand a better chance. Or you could just let them get off boatside like I do, but I'm just a natural at losing fish like that and this skill can not be taught!!! Nice trout, Rob!

[americanrobster]

We have to treat all these fish with care if we expect them to be around. I thought the picture was cool though.