Massachusetts B.A.S.S. Federation

Conservation

From WWW.BASSMASTER.COM

This is a very important subject to the Massachusetts Bass Federation, We can not stress enough that our youngsters and our environment can NOT be ignored. Please take the time to read this. Thank you.

Why bass die — initial and delayed mortality

Injury

Water temperature

Dissolved oxygen

Water quality

Stress

The angler's role in improving survival of released bass

Hooking and handling

In the livewell

Other considerations

How the tournament organizer ensures high survival

The weigh-in site

The weigh-in process

Life support tanks

Weighing the fish

The salt dip

Releasing the fish

Other considerations

Appendix

Improving livewell aeration systems

Constructing a life support tank(s)

Constructing fish transport tank(s) for Trailer or Boat

Constructing a pressurized oxygen delivery system

Sources for materials

"CURRENT INFO"

South Wattuppa Ramp Will be in the process of a major overhaul. Please check with the town if you have a permit.
SouthWatupparamp.pdf

This is the Entire "Keeping Bass Alive" file in PDF format. Its big so it might take some time to download.
Keeping Bass Alive