THE 'TROUT' SELFIE
HAVE WET HANDS
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Make sure your hands are wet when handling the trout.
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Wear smooth rubber gloves or fishing gloves if you prefer no slime on your hands.
USE A RUBBER NET
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Smooth rubber nets allow trout to be as comfortable as possible while in your care.
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Nylon nets are abrasive & will damage the trout's protective layer of slime, gills & fins.
LIFT! DON'T SQUEEZE
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Start by holding the trout just in front of its tail with your forefinger & thumb.
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Support the head with your other hand, allowing the pectoral fins to hang free.
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Lift the trout out of the water for a few seconds & have someone take your photo.
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If the trout starts thrashing around, put it back in your net & try again.
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After your photo place the trout back in the water straight away & allow it to swim away.
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To aid recovery slowly move the trout back & forth to flow clean water over the gills.
THE SOLO 'TROUT' SELFIE
SAFE LANDING LOCATION
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Find a place to land a catch that has water deep enough to keep the trout fully submerged in your net.
CAMERA SET UP
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Find a place to set up your camera or smart phone near the waters edge.
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Use a lightweight compact tripod for ease of use & flexibility at your location.
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Face your camera away from the sun so you are illuminated while taking a photo.
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Use the selfie option on smart phones to see what you're doing.
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If using a camera, flip the screen around if it allows.
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Take some test shots & mark the best distance from your camera.
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Turn on your smartphone's voice activation.
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Set your camera's maximum timer setting so you can prepare to hold the trout.
TECHNIQUE
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Once you have hooked a trout fight it quickly & guide it into your net.
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Make sure your net is in clean water & not blocking the gills or crushing the fins.
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Remove your hook quickly.
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When you're ready, set your camera timer going or voice prompt your smart phone.
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Use best practice methods: Lift! Don't Squeeze.
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After your photo put the trout back in the water & allow it to swim away.
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To aid recovery slowly move the trout back & forth to flow clean water over the gills.