Dr Ben Diggles is not just a passionate recreational fisher, but a fisheries scientist with expertise on fish handling, fish health and the survival rates of fish released by recreational fishers.
in Episode 167 I talk to Ben about the poor fish handling practices that are often seen on social media and what they mean for the survival rates of fish returned to the water. Ben gives some practical tips for ensuring that your released fish survive and continue to sustain both fish stocks and the sport of recreational fishing.
