Release or keep large fish ?

[jugstah]

Originally posted by MakoMike
Just be aware that if you weigh the fish in the classic head up position, studies have show that, more likely than not, it will die after release. The fish's internal organs can't take that kind of strain. Boga grips have probably killed more fish than eels

Is there scientific facts proven on this?

There are many fishermen I've met who've picked up Stripers by their lip to remove the hook, and then release them just fine back into the ocean to live another day.

I remember an earlier posting by Rappin' Mike exploding on this one.