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How to take good pictures of your fish
Taking good fish scoring pictures is one of the most challenging facets of catch-photo-release fishing. Since the picture is all the judges have to assess your catch, it is vital that you take good pictures. Good fish scoring pictures make judging easy. Our judges have years of experience catching, photographing, and judging fish in numerous catch-photo-release events. They know how to account for poor pictures, uneven surfaces, fish in unnatural or extended positions, open mouths, pinched tails, and apply the same consistent criteria to all fish judged. Image analysis tools are also used to verify lengths, measuring devices, and image integrity. What constitutes a good fish scoring picture?

Use an approved measuring device.
Use a quality digital camera.
The entire fish must be clearly visible from head to tail.
The fish's mouth should be closed.
The fish should not be stretched, pinched, bent, or manipulated in any way to enhance the fish length. The fish should be in a natural lay position.
The picture should be taken from above the fish center.
The fish and measuring device should be on a flat surface. Having a measuring jig to assist makes taking good pictures much easier.
The scoring on the fish measuring device should be clear and visible in the picture.
The unique token should be clearly visible in the picture.
The digital pictures should be shot at high resolution to enable judges to zoom in for detailed analysis.
Here are some examples of good and bad fish scoring pictures. If you see one of yours it is not an endictment of your photo skills -- fish do not always pose and conditions can be challenging. Use these examples to learn what to strive for and what to avoid.

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