Catch and Release photo Competition

Sponsored by

All-Waters Fly Fishing
Photos by Liam Cossette. Instagram: @liam_cossette

Proper Fish HAndling

Take a series of photos or a video of yourself or a buddy releasing a not-for-harvest fish back into the water using proper techniques.
  • Minimize air exposure and handling time
  • Keep the fish wet and prevent contact with dry surfaces
  • Handle with care
  • Crimp your barbs
  • Use a rubber landing net
  • Ensure that the fish is swimming prior to release 
  • Take care when playing and landing the fish

POST IT

Post your photos or video with the hashtag #dieanotherdayderby. Be sure to also tag @northsoundtu.
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Entries from all over the globe will be accepted!

regulations

  • Presented by North Sound Trout Unlimited, PO Box 3043, Bellingham, WA, 98227.
  • Odds are determined by the number of entries.
  • Monthly prizes may include flies, fly boxes, gear, tools, gift cards, etc. Retail value $20-$40.
  • Entry not limited by geographical location.
  • No purchase necessary.
  • Grand prize winner will be announced April 2019. Retail value $500.
  • Grand prize will be scheduled by May 2019.
  • This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Facebook and Instagram page and not to Facebook or Instagram itself.

The prizes

One winner will be chosen monthly to receive a prize. Prizes range from flies and fly boxes to gift cards and gear. All monthly winners will be entered into a special grand prize drawing at our Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) event in April 2019. You need not be present to win (but why would you want to miss F3T?!).

​Grand Prize: a full-day guided boat trip on the Puget Sound with Justin Waters of All-Waters Fly Fishing. Valued at $500. ​

Judging is subjective. Bonus points will be awarded for creativity. 

Follow us on social media

Entrants must follow NSTU on Facebook and/or Instagram (whichever platform they use to submit their image) in order to be eligible for prizes.

image rights

NSTU reserves the right to re-post image submissions on our social media with all due credit. This allows us to show our followers examples of proper fish handling and to inspire others to participate. 

All submissions must be original works. Any imagery submitted without permission will not be considered and will be flagged.

Our 2018 Winner

Resources

The following links provide great information on proper fish handling techniques and explain the importance of catch and release fishing. 

​Questions?

Send us an email.
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