From everything I've read it would seem that it's a pretty complicated equation.
Even taking the 8% number, you could assume that since it represents a lot of "poor" handling of fish...that those who practice good CnR would be much, much lower.
Even weighing the fish, buy the lip or in the gills could have dramatically different results.
I don't think natured ever intented a 40lb bass to be hung by it's lower lip for even a moment...this can't be good for larger fish.
I'll have to read the article so I can comment directly...
-spence
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