Fishing Gear

Nov 14, 2022

Do Self-Releasing Hooks Minimize Fish Injuries During Catch-and-Release?

A bite-shortened hook, designed to release fish without handling, shows promise. 

Jul 8, 2022

Do Red Snapper Respond to Baited Traps?

A recent study from NC State scientists and their colleagues reveals which fish are more likely to approach bait. 

Jun 6, 2022

Is Rope Polluting our Waterways?

Plastic is everywhere — even in maritime rope. 

Mar 21, 2022

How Did People Catch Fish 12,000 Years Ago?

An archaeological site has revealed an enormous collection of early hooks, lines, and sinkers — and even evidence of artificial lures. 

Nov 29, 2021

What Causes Anglers to Leave Behind Less Fishing Line and Other Litter?

A first-of-its-kind study in Patagonia reveals that anglers will litter less when they understand how their activities affect the environment. 

Jul 5, 2021

Do Innovations for Recreational Fishing Create Challenges for Fisheries Management?

Research shows that challenges and opportunities arise when anglers use new technology. 

Jun 21, 2021

Can Self-Releasing Hooks Minimize Fish Injuries During Catch-and-Release?

A bite-shortened hook, designed to release fish without handling, shows promise. 

Apr 19, 2021

What Should We Do With a Fleet of Boats When It Wears Out?

A new project points the way to more sustainable solutions for fiberglass vessels that have reached the end of their operating lives. 

Aug 10, 2020

Are Catch-and-Release Deepwater Fish an Easy Meal for Sharks?

Can shark appetites undermine the use of descending devices as a conservation strategy? A research team led by one of the scientists who appeared on SHARKFEST, Marcus Drymon of Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant, decided to find out.   

Jul 13, 2020

Will Anglers Use Descending Devices on Reef Fish?

1,000 anglers received descending devices to try out for free, and here’s what they thought.