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Based on what I see, I would say the mortality is higher than that. very few fisherman release fish quickly as possible. Now with cell phones it's even worse, as taking a picture with a cell phone isn't a 2nd process like a normal camera used to be. Hardly anyone I see takes the time to properly revive a fish, esp larger bass in warmish waters...
You wanna talk release mortality? lets not even TALK ABOUT ALBIES. i would say at least 50% of the fish I see landed are crab food. People take forever to take photos of those fish. If a buddy isn't right there with a camera ready, don't take a pic, just take out the hook and release the fish asap.
no one cares about anything anymore but lame as #^&#^&#^&#^& social media now and days....
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