[JDTuna]

Great post. Always good to mindful of proper catch and release, especially with rising water temperatures. Short fights and minimal air exposure. I found a postrelease mortality study conducted on recreationally caught muskies using proper catch and release techniques, in water temperatures from 62 to 79 degrees. The study had zero mortalities.

I think pike are hardier than muskies. I catch them most of the summer and the fish are in excellent condition and rarely need to be revived. Regardless, proper catch and release techniques are very important.