Live Release of Wild Atlantic Salmon

Applicable to pretty much any species.

Live Release contributes to increasing spawning success and the health of future runs of wild Atlantic salmon. This video offers anglers the opportunity to watch good live release technique and offers clear advice in a variety of situations - all photographed on a magical salmon river. ASF, FQSA and the Quebec Government partnered to produce it.

Hoping 'to turn the tide' on Atlantic salmon

Biologists are optimistic that an improved hydraulic egg-planting method will yield more adult fish.

LINK (via: The Maine Sunday Telegram)

The Hunt :: Salmon fishing

From Scanout on Vimeo.

Dry fly fishing for salmon in remote rivers in Northern Labrador.

Salmon fishing in the middle of Canada's largest city

The salmon are back in record numbers in Toronto's Humber River. Here, this sport fisherman battles with a roughly 25 pound Atlantic salmon just north of The Old Mill on Bloor Street.

Salmon sex delayed by global warming

Global warming may be putting a freeze on Atlantic salmon sex. Fishing records from anglers on 59 Norwegian rivers show that more and more salmon are staying out at sea for two or more winters - instead of one - before migrating back upriver to mate.

LINK (via: New Scientist)

July SOTM Entry: Isle of Mull Atlantic

Sometimes it's best to let the inbox do the talking...

Chum:

42" Atlantic salmon from the Ba River on the Isle of Mull.  Biggest Atlantic on the Island since 1920.  Redneck New Mexican represents in the land of tweed and tie-toting anglers...

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