Snapper venting tool

Become the most informed Sportsman you know, with a membership to the Louisiana Sportsman Magazine and LouisianaSportsman. The LWFC adopted notices of intent for the and hunting seasons, general and WMA seasons and rules and regulations. You must be logged in to post a comment. January 14, Home News Breaker Venting tools or descending devices required for fishermen targeting reef fish in federal Gulf waters.

Facebook Twitter Email. Do you have any comments or questions for us? Leave a Reply. The bad news is that barotrauma is responsible for a lot of discard mortality, meaning that even if you release fish, they still die.

Descending them with a tool like this brings them back down to deep water so that they can recompress naturally. You can learn about venting fish from Capt. Dylan here. If we all vent or descend fish, we can decrease discard mortality and help increase the red snapper population. Want access to our best fishing spots and tips, plus discounts to our online tackle store?

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Email: fish saltstrong. Search for:. Join The Insider Club. The new Act will require commercial, for-hire, and private recreational vessels to have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use when fishing for reef fish species in Gulf of Mexico Federal waters.

Barotrauma is an increase in internal gas pressure caused by the sudden changes in pressure that fish undergo when being reeled up from depths generally greater than 90 feet, though it can occur in shallower waters of 33 feet or more. Fish experiencing barotrauma have difficulty quickly swimming back to catch depth, often floating on the surface where they are vulnerable to attack by dolphins, sharks, and birds.