![]() As fish are reeled up from deep water, typically 15-20 meters (50-60 feet) or greater, the gasses inside their body cavity expand from the change in pressure, displacing their organs and leaving them bloated and unable to return to depth on their own. Why does this happen? Species that reside in deep water often experience a phenomenon called barotrauma, which quite literally means pressure (baro) - injury (trauma). Most avid offshore anglers have experienced the unpleasant sight of a big snapper or grouper floating off after release. Barotrauma: What Makes Fish Float Red snapper suffering from barotrauma with its stomach protruding from its mouth. Although these steps are necessary for all species, certain deep-water species require additional steps to ensure survival. To maximize post release survival, work quickly to measure and document your fish, minimize air exposure and handling, and get your catch back in the water as fast as possible. It’s important to note that this category only serves its purpose if fish are released safely to grow, spawn and be caught again. With a recent split of the All-Tackle Length records into conventional and fly categories, there are now more opportunities than ever before to claim one of these highly sought-after records. The IGFA established the All-Tackle Length World Record program in 2010 as a conservation-based category that mandates fish be released. Return ‘Em Right to Tackle Barotrauma in Reef Fish IGFA All-Tackle Length Records The IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record program requires fish be released safely to grow, spawn and be caught again. ![]()
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