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My thoughts exactly.
[QUOTE=RIROCKHOUND;750328]First of all, I'm not trying to jump all over this guy, but do i agree with it? no.
Here are my issues.
1. 99% it will be a blue shark, so dead and not eaten."
IE - DUMPSTER FISH AFTER A PHOTO. THE CHANCES OF AN EDIBLE SHARK BEING TAKEN THIS WAY ARE MIGHTY SLIM, BUT THE BRAINLESS BLUEDOG...
2. "We're not talking about darting it w/ a 4" harpoon dart, you are talking about shooting with presumably a broad head attached to a poly ball, and then chasing it around then hand lining it to the boat. What are the odds of the arrow ripping out of a fairly soft animal like a shark? ... I don't agree with killing any species for trophy not to be eaten, and don't partake anymore. "
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"I have ZERO (0) problem with eating things hunted or caught legally. ZERO. However I don't see the sport in this. You will chum them to the boat, shoot them with a pointy stick tied to a ball and then waiting for it to die then handline it to the boat."
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While a novel adventure, perhaps not the most sporting or in the best interest of the image recreational fishing wants to portray. PETA would use it as an example of wanton destruction of wildlife.
How about sneaking the boat up on a school of blues and letting an arrow fly instead?
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