Either a firm knock on the head or spiking of the brain (called iki jime or ike jime – pronounced “iki jimi”) will kill fish immediately. These are the two preferred killing methods endorsed by Australia’s National Code of Practice for Recreational and Sport Fishing.

Beware of the strong jaws and sharp dorsal and anal spines of snapper when handling them. The eating qualities of this species can be greatly improved if they are killed humanely by iki jime or a firm knock to the head before placing them in an ice slurry after bleeding.

The eating qualities of rainbow trout can be greatly improved if they are killed humanely by iki jime or a firm knock to the head before being placed in an ice slurry after bleeding.

The eating qualities of yellowtail kingfish are greatly improved if they are killed immediately by iki jime or a firm knock to the head before placing them in an ice slurry after bleeding. Yellowtail kingfish can be very energetic and therefore hard to handle.

Iki jime can be attempted if the angler has access to a suitably robust iki jime spike. Fish Description: Depending on the environment in which they are caught, this species can be bluish olive, gray or black on the upper part of the body.

The eating qualities of all species of squid can be improved if they are killed immediately by iki jime or cervical dislocation (breaking the neck) before placing them in an ice slurry.

The eating qualities of summer flounder can be greatly improved if they are killed humanely by iki jime or a firm knock to the head before placing them in an ice slurry after bleeding.

iki jime - pronounced “iki jimi”) will kill fish immediately. These are the two preferred killing methods endorsed by Australia’s National Code of Practice for Recreational and Sport Fishing. Tip 2 - Tools Some basic tools are required to kill fish humanely. To knock a fish on the head, use a wooden club or ‘priest’

To maximise their eating qualities they should be killed humanely by iki jime or a firm knock to the head before placing them in an ice slurry after bleeding. Fish Description: A large flathead with a large, strongly flattened head, sandy to grey colour or almost black above, sometimes with darker bars and pale spots or blotches, pale below.

To maximise their eating qualities bluegill can be killed quickly and humanely by iki jime or a knock to the head before placing them in an ice slurry after bleeding. Placement of these fish directly into an ice slurry may also be humane if they are taken from warm water (> 21°C /70°F) during the summer months.