>>1016680>lactic acidDuring an Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation study, up to 43 percent of fish released after being caught died within six days as a result of inadequate holding and weigh in procedures during tournaments.[14]
More recent studies reported in Montana estimate that approximately 20% of released trout die from injuries or stress and even those that don't die, their injuries may significantly reduce their ability to feed and grow.[15]
>freshwater fish are weaklings>>1016694coka cola or mt dew poured down their gills will seal a bleeder up sometimes. big shouts out to citric acid!