[Undersize]

I wanted to share this after reading about floating red snapper on another thread.

I jumped through a couple hoops (watch a video) on this website and was sent a free descending device kit.

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Return ‘Em Right is a new program to reduce catch and release mortality from barotrauma in recreational reef fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico. This angler-driven program is designed to encourage fellow anglers to learn and use best release practices when fishing for offshore reef fish. Providing...

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I don't think this is very practical for party boats, but could be handy on personal boats or small charters.

Edit: I emailed the folks at the website about including a vent tool. This is a person's reply. Text bolded by me.

Thank you for the participation and feedback. We considered including a venting tool and will continue to consider, however, venting tools are cheap and more readily available at most tackle shops so that's why we don't include them in the kit. Additionally, descending has less room for error for the everyday angler than venting. I would agree with you that venting is likely more efficient on a party boat. I've seen many rig a descending device up in the back corner and vent most smaller fish but if they have any bigger ones they need to release they use the descending device in the back corner.

 

[a1flyfishr]

Thanks Undersize!
My free release device is on its way. Videos not lengthy at all and informative.
Now I need to build a release rod lol.

Benny

 

[uncle rico]

I did it as well. Whoever put together the video did a pretty good job.

 

[Undersize]

I'm sucker for free stuff. I dug around and found what they sent me. It all came in a small UPS box about the same size as the labels.

The video shows how to use both. The one on the bottom with clamps is adjustable to release at a certain depth. I haven't used either yet. Nice to have if anyone ever invites me to fish on their boat.

 

[Rhett]

What a great service, thanks for the heads up!

 

[putter]

Only those who live in the states directly on the Gulf are eligible.

 

[a1flyfishr]

Only those who live in the states directly on the Gulf are eligible.

I live in SC and qualified. I just put in my license number but left the state blank. Was able to proceed and finished application.

Benny

 

[Rhett]

Only those who live in the states directly on the Gulf are eligible.

It asks if you FISH the gulf. It doesn’t say you have to LIVE on the gulf. I live in New England but do go down to fish the gulf so I qualified. And the fishing license questions were OPTIONAL!

 

[putter]

Thanks guys. Went through the process. Got to the end and had some browser issue but I think it all worked out. Appreciate the help.

 

[mboy]

Qualified in Miami.
Thanks for the heads up!

 

[a1flyfishr]

Free, super fast delivery, and useful. Mine came today and 3lb weight included.

Benny

 

[Kim]

Free, super fast delivery, and useful. Mine came today and 3lb weight included.

Benny View attachment 126582

Benny, mine came in today!

 

[a1flyfishr]

Benny, mine came in today!

Great! I can’t believe it’s totally free and top quality.

Benny

 

[Kim]

It's a good idea to rig both the seaquilizer and inverted hook with stranded wire of your choice to prevent them from bite offs by the tax man.

 

[Rhett]

Got mine today! Awesome service from the University of Florida! Thank you!

 

[mboy]

It's a good idea to rig both the seaquilizer and inverted hook with stranded wire of your choice to prevent them from bite offs by the tax man.

That's a great idea.