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Originally Posted by Sea Flat
I respect everyone that is not doing the tournament. To be honest I have done the tournament every year accept the first year. I have never weighed in a fish. A couple times I caught a couple that would have probably got me close to a weekly, but I knew that it would not hold up for the team, monthly etc. so I didn't weigh it in. The point I am making is that I think it is possible to be a member of this tournament and fish it responsibly. Obviously, if S-B is successful we will kill 10-20 fish in the 35-50 lb. range. This may seem like a big number, but if we are careful and keep good records i think we can keep the number as far down as possible.
I am in. Boat.
Additionally, I still wish that the leader board/weighing process for the Striper Cup could be done online by all of the weigh stations. That way everyone involved can have up to the minute knowledge of the standings. This would also save a lot more fish IMO. I know it would be hard for the tackle shops, but it is doable.
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Good post Sea Flat.
I've entered every year since inception and likely will again this year.
I have no guilt over killing a couple fish. I routinely put back 98% of what I catch simply because I don't need striped bass for any purpose other than recreation.
Last year I kept one 41# fish for the Striper Cup and it was the only striped bass I kept all year. I don't even carry a cooler in my truck any more. I released at least 20 fish over 30# last year and literally countless 20's.
I feel like I do my part for conservation and nobody should be on a guilt trip over the taking of a few fish, regardless of the purpose for the kill.