Definitions for "Catch and Release"
term that describes when a fish is returned alive to the river from which it was caught—if not immediately, then shortly after posing for a picture with grinning fishermen. The goal of “catch and release” is to maintain the quality of sport fishing in a region by preserving the fish species and populations. “Catch and release” policy is taking hold across the world, and in Argentina was quickly adopted after its first introduction. Many specific rivers and species are protected by Argentinian law by mandatory “catch and release”.
"Humane" practice of wrenching a fish out of the water by a jagged hook in its mouth, holding it in the air for several moments while pulling out the hook and muttering, "Dat's a biggun, idn't it?" then dropping the fish back in the water.
a practice originating in the late 1930s to conserve fish populations by unhooking and returning a caught fish to the water in which it was caught. This is a highly successful practice in many warm water, cold water and saltwater settings.