All fish that you intend to release should be left in the water and released as delicately as possible. I use a special stick with a stainless hook on the end to remove the barbless hook gently without the need for a net. Once you get the hang of this method it is really quite easy and efffective. If you feel you must net a fish use one of the shallow rubberized nets by Frabill. WDFW will have examples of these nets at the upcoming boat show and sportsmens shows. The coated knotless nets can be used with less harm to the fish but personally I see no real need for them in the CNR fisheries we have now. On my boat you will here a loud call when a fish comes towards the boat...."STICK BOY!!" That signals whomever is not reeling in a fish to get the release stick ready.