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This section is probably the most important on the site and we make no apologies for repeating the matter of and facts about Fishcare and Handling.

The incorrect application of bait mounting, bite indication and poor handling account for too many dead pike each year. Quite often it is the next angler on the water who discovers the damage done by a poor angler, who probably left believing his actions have had no effect on the welfare of his quarry or the fishery.

This includes the following categories:

• Information to get you started correctly!
• How to handle and unhook the pike you catch-confidently!
• Releasing a healthy pike!

Please take the advice offered, compare it with your baits mounting, bite indication and handling practices and if you identify any problems in your practices, consider a changing to help protect the pike in the fisheries you visit

The 'Swallowed bait' shows the risk of poor hook positioning!