Anybody get their On The Water yet?

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Originally Posted by MakoMike

I don't think that there is much doubt that some species are more resilient than others. I also think that there isn't much doubt as to the effects of gravity. The fact that you didn't see dead stripers around doesn't IMHO count for much, since the fish would not die immediately, it could take days, maybe ever weeks for the fish to dies from internal injuries. For example, if a fish's stomach gets twisted and it can't eat, how long will it take to starve to death.

Thats a good point but I think that with the amount of fish we catch and I see being caught and released there would be large numbers of floaters and/or wash ups even after weeks or starvation. As you say it's a species thing. Trout I would tend to believe it would do harm as in codfish etc. Bass are are kind of naturally equipped for existing in a rough tough world what with scales as hard and a really good musculoskeletal structure. Well, I respect your opinion, I disagree on the bass aspect though.