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Sweetwater · 07-04-2010, 09:06 AM

I think the smaller the fish, the lower the mortality rate simply because they are brought to shore or boat faster and build up less lactic acid. Smaller fish are less likely to "inhale" a plug or bait and don't get hooked as deeply. Also, lighter fish are easier to handle when bringing on board, removing hooks, and releasing so they don't get banged around as much.

How many times have you had to revive a 24" fish compared to a 44" inch fish?

07-04-2010, 09:06 AM	#2
Sweetwater Ruled only by the tide iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Truro Posts: 801	my opinion I think the smaller the fish, the lower the mortality rate simply because they are brought to shore or boat faster and build up less lactic acid. Smaller fish are less likely to "inhale" a plug or bait and don't get hooked as deeply. Also, lighter fish are easier to handle when bringing on board, removing hooks, and releasing so they don't get banged around as much. How many times have you had to revive a 24" fish compared to a 44" inch fish?
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