In this video, Captain Dylan Hubbard shows you how to catch, vent and release reef fish.
Venting is the process of releasing gas from a bottom fish’s swim bladder, allowing it to safely swim back down to the bottom. Venting is necessary when a fish is experiencing barotrauma, which happens when a fish is brought up quickly from depths of 30 feet or greater.
You can see the full post on how to properly vent bottom fish here: https://www.saltstrong.com/articles/how-to-vent-fish/
Species that require venting:
Grouper
Snapper
Black Sea Bass
Amberjack
Triggerfish
Mistakes when venting fish:
1. Puncturing the Stomach
2. Pushing the Stomach and Other Organs
3. Unecessary Venting
4. Puncturing the Swim Bladder too Deeply
5. Taking too Long and Handling the Fish too Much
Do you have any questions about how or why to vent a fish? Let us know in the comments below!
Click on the following link to see how to make a great grouper rig: https://www.saltstrong.com/articles/how-to-make-a-grouper-rig/
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Tight Lines!
