If you must go...go quickly

and if you practice catch and release then get the make sure you get them back in the water quickly as well.

Via Pantagraph.com

In the journal, “Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A,” researcher Cory Suski suggests that keeping a fish out of water for even 4 minutes might be too long to ensure its survival. Variables include the length of time it takes to land a fish, Suski said. The longer it takes, the harder it is for a fish to recover from even short periods out of water.

Water temperature also determines whether the fish lives or dies. The warmer the water, the longer the recovery, he said. Meanwhile, the fish is easier prey for predators looking for a meal.

Repair Broken Fly Lines

This link comes via the fine folks from the Southeast Fly Fishing Forum. Forum user Flytier pointed us to the UK Saltwater Fly Fishing site for this simple method for repairing a nicked or cut fly line using shrink tubing. It seems so easy that it makes me wonder why I didn't think of it myself. Luckily our UK brethren worked it out for the rest of us.

"Some lines are easier to fix than others and I know we had problems trying this with Rio lines due to the core not being able to take the heat. Rio use a slightly stiffer PVC than other manufacturers. We've not tried this on Airflo line because.. well, we don't know anyone who uses Airflo lines."

Photo via UKswff.co.uk