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I believe as some have stated already that any legal fish is yours to do what you want with it.
I do think he asks a legitimate question though. What do you do with a fifty?
I can see getting it mounted. It costs a lot but its a cool thing to see on your wall. Maybe bring back some nice memories when you are 90 and can't fish anymore??
I personally wouldn't want to eat one. Too old and eaten too much mercury , etc. I think smaller is better for eating.
Although entitled to do so , I would think its a shame to parade it around then trash it.
As I said , its the anglers fish , he can do what he wants but .....what dooo you do with a fifty after you are done showing it around?
Lots of people bring up the idea that a fifty is a big fish and therefore a big breeder but others say that in fact its way past its prime and not worth nearly as much as a younger 30 pounder for breeding purposes.
I don't see why people get so upset about people asking questions or putting up a topic for discussion. Some people don't word their questions in the best way but I think the guy has as much right to ask the question as someone else has in keeping their 50 if they like. He asked a question and then gave his opinion , no big deal.
Anyway , if I ever get a fifty , I won't eat it. I will release it or have it mounted. Depends on how I feel that day. If you are superstitious , The old saying is that for good Luck you should release your first fifty.
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