Hey everyone!

Here are some tips to ensure you stay Green while fishing:

1. Bring your own thermos for coffee – it helps eliminate plastic and styrofoam cups from ending up in the lake. It’s also a good idea (and in the long run, more cost effective) to bring snacks in reusable containers instead of plastic bags

2. Clean up after yourself – don’t leave your garbage. Bring a garbage bag or two so that you can bring home all of your left over remains from the day

3. Use barbless hooks – they’re less damaging to fish and it also makes the catch more difficult, and we all love a challenge

4. Considering timing – there are certain times of year that fish spawn and lay their eggs, so we should all be aware of when those times are so we can allow them to populate as necessary. And don’t forget a tape measure so you can make sure the fish you do catch are of proper size

5. Consider your gear – use lead-free tackle, biodegradable fishing line and recycled waders

6. Maintain your boat – keep gas and oil spills out of the water

7. Use the whole fish – whatever you don’t eat, put the rest in the compost or backyard. Plants will benefit from decomposing fish

8. Try canoe or kayak fishing – it saves on gas and oil which saves you money, it’s a great workout, and you’ll get to try something new

9. Catch your own bait – less carbon footprint and helps save money too

10. Removing lures – use a damp towel when removing lures from the fish so handling is kept to a minimum

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