New Study: STOP Doing This to Bass

Most anglers think if a bass swims off after release, it’s good to go. But a new peer-reviewed study shows that’s not always true. Researchers looked at fight duration, gear choice, and how long it takes to land smallmouth bass—and the results are eye-opening.

This study compared ultralight tackle against medium tackle and tracked how long fights impacted reflexes, recovery, and post-release survival chances. The findings reveal the single biggest mistake in catch-and-release fishing, and the clear cutoff time that determines if a bass is likely to recover strong or struggle after release.

We’ll break down the fight times, the reflex tests, and what really happens when bass are released after long battles. If you’re serious about catch and release, this study shows exactly what you can do to give bass the best chance to survive and thrive.

Full research study playlist here → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJHIrTVplvf1Rg27HzuZTzjrVtAaLSWq

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