articles about trout fishing

[maxey127]

while i was searching, i came across a link that said that if you plan on releasing the trout, you shouldnt handle it cuz you will wipe off the protective slime and lower the fish's chance of survival. i mean, i catch and release all day but i like to take it out of the water and look at what ive caught. also, it says that barbs will injur the fish and you should remove them. i always fish spinners or something that has a treble hook... will i lose a considerable amout of bites if i remove the barbs?

anyways heres the article, read it and tell me what u think
http://www.wikihow.com/Fish-for-River-Trout
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