The Origins of Catch-and-Release Regulations in the U.S.

Introduction

Catch-and-release fishing is now a widely accepted ethic among fly anglers—but that wasn’t always the case. Just a few decades ago, the idea of letting a perfectly good fish go was met with confusion, even resistance. Today, it’s considered a cornerstone of conservation. So when did that shift happen? And where did it start?

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