Welcome to Catch ‘n’ Conserve
Catch ‘n’ Conserve is the best forum community and platform for anyone who enjoys fishing and cares about the fish they pursue, catch, and release. Sometimes, the only thing better than the electricity you feel the instant you get a strike to landing your elusive prize, is the satisfaction of safely returning your catch to its waters.
We support a forum community and platform to discuss all fishing topics, with a focus on how to catch and release fish while minimizing harm (death or injury) so that, ultimately, anglers have more fun, and fish populations have greater chances of survival.
We are passionate about fishing and truly believe the future of fishing is dependent on conservation-minded anglers, and that every fisherman can make a difference. We help fishermen catch and conserve their prized resource – fish – one cast, one catch, and one release at a time.
My name is Jim. I have been an avid fisherman and wildlife enthusiast for as long as I can remember. The experience of “going fishing” has always been special to me. I have been fortunate to have gone fishing in many locations and regions in the United States, and to have caught a variety of fish species.
As much as I like fishing, I’m left with a guilty conscience whenever I incidentally injure or kill a fish. Therefore, I began taking measures, such as using barbless and/or circle hooks, fishing pliers, hook removers, landing nets to keep fish wetter longer, and being more conscientious with how I handle fish I catch and release. Although these common-sense conservation measures are widely practiced and promoted by many fishermen and fishing businesses, and are sometimes required in certain waters, I believe we can improve upon the conservation aspect of fishing. Thus, I founded Catch ‘n’ Conserve.
The Catch ‘n’ Conserve forum is a place to share fishing stories, experiences, knowledge, tips, information, questions, concerns, and ideas, along with reviews of fishing gear, baits, lures, tackle, and accessories, regarding catch and release fishing, in a casual, fun environment that is non-judgmental and respectful of each other’s personal choices, opinions and values.