OTW's Kevin Blinkoff and Jimmy Fee sit down with Micah Dean, PhD, avid angler and Senior Marine Fisheries Biologist at Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. They discuss proper catch and release practices as well as how you can help collect data for DMF research.  Department of Marine Fisheries   https://www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of-marine-fisheries   Striped Bass Citizen Scientist Project   https://www.mass.gov/info-details/striped-bass-citizen-scientist-project   Become a DMF citizen scientist for striped bass conservation https://www.mass.gov/forms/become-a-dmf-citizen-scientist-for-striped-bass-conservation   The OTW Podcast is presented by Everglades Boats. Everglades Boats is an industry leader in premium offshore fishing boats. Founded in 1997 by boating industry legend and former Boston Whaler executive, Bob Dougherty, Everglades revolutionized the boat-building industry with the invention of the RAMCAP process for one-piece, unsinkable hulls. Respected for its renowned hull ride, Everglades builds center console and hybrid boats from 24 to 45 feet that make a statement about the status and savvy of their owner. Everglades has an unparalleled reputation for superior safety, performance, and quality. For more information about Everglades Boats visit https://www.evergladesboats.com/ OTW Podcast   Theme Music by:   Joey Calabria  Timmy Lowman   Billy Peters   Artie Allsopp   Rogerio DaSilva   Don Williams   Dante D’Amore