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image: Gray Triggerfish.

Jul 27, 2026

Does depth or temperature affect the survival of reef fish after release?

Ten years of charter fishing trips reveals the one factor that trumps all others.
image: Anglers identify signs of barotrauma on a red snapper.

Oct 13, 2025

How does deep hooking affect red snapper survival?

Jaw-hooked red snapper and deep-hooked red snapper respond differently after release.
logo: SA Release Rodeo.

Jun 30, 2025

What kind of gear can you win from the South Atlantic Release Rodeo?

Circle hooks and lead weights, a kite rod and reel combo, and a Turtlebox speaker.
image: closeup of app on phone.

Oct 14, 2024

What new insights are fishers reeling in?

Anglers unlock information about the snapper grouper fishery.
image: an angler with a red snapper.

Jul 10, 2024

Are you rigged and ready to release red snapper?

Things to know in advance of the 2024 one-day red snapper season.
image: anglers fishing on boat.

Jul 1, 2024

What can South Atlantic reef fish anglers learn from their Australian counterparts?

Australian researchers surveyed deepwater, reef fish anglers about strategies employed to minimize post-release mortality.
image: red snapper.

Mar 18, 2024

How can we rebuild the stock of South Atlantic red snapper?

A new model suggests options.
image: mountain trout.

Mar 11, 2024

Who’s out looking for mountain trout?

Three groups of anglers with very different motivations.
image: two boats full of fishers on NC waters.

Feb 26, 2024

Does trophy fishing put fish populations at risk?

World records suggest certain species are under pressure.
image: blue catfish.

Jan 15, 2024

Will live-imaging sonar help you catch more fish?

Scientists ran an artificial fishing tournament to find out.