I'm skipping out on a catch and release tournament this year. Most times I had a quick release and spent as much time as the fish needed to make a good strong kick and swim away healthy. But in that time how many fish did I miss out on? Ultimately I decided it will be less stressful for the fish and me if I don't remove them from the water. There may be instances where I decide to take a picture of one but it will be quicker and less stressful on the fish.
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