Some good fish South..

[CowHunter]

Originally Posted by DaveS

Hey Kenny, when ya gonna start sending some of them large back into the sea bro? I've killed alot of large myself over the years, but looking back I know it aint healthy for the stocks man. You dont need any more fanny patting brother, everyone knows ya catch em

Sorry bud.. That fish was worth over 6K.. If I have a choice over killing a 50LB fish which is near the end of her life expectancy range anyway or 6k, Thats a no Brainer.. I let way more fish go than I catch..

http://www.fishasa.com/tournaments/u...10_results.htm

And Yes I plan on killing more for this one for a shot at 100K plus

http://milliondollarrockfishchallenge.com/

Beats bitchin about those that catch em over the winter... Its looking to be a warm winter this year, alot of fish down south will be inside three miles well into 2011...

[bart]

keeping all these big fish is irresponsible. plain and simple

[CowHunter]

Originally Posted by bart

keeping all these big fish is irresponsible. plain and simple

How big do you think these fish get? How many fish were recorded over 54" inches?? Al McReynolds fish was just that 54"... Just like humans, they reach a certain age and die... We all are aware of the class of fish that are prime spawners.. it Aint 50+lb fish... Besides, If I let it go it Gives JohnnyD a long shot in catching it one day, (Same as winning the lottery), and we dont want that! :-)))

[intrepid24]

Originally Posted by bart

keeping all these big fish is irresponsible. plain and simple

Each fisherman is entitled to their opinion. If cowhunter catches monsters, and decides to keep them that is his choice, and right.
How can someone be irresponsible when they are abiding by the rules in place ? If anything, try to change the rules, IMHO.

[zimmy]

Originally Posted by intrepid24

How can someone be irresponsible when they are abiding by the rules in place ?

interesting question

[redlite]

Originally Posted by zimmy

interesting question

HOLY SH!T!!!!
No word of a lie, I think that pic might be my younger sister!!!!!
Go Girl, Go.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by redlite

HOLY SH!T!!!!
No word of a lie, I think that pic might be my younger sister!!!!!
Go Girl, Go.

In Israel?

[piemma]

It is not the killing of big fish that is hurting the stocks. As Ken pointed out, they are past the prime breeding time. It is the 2, 28" fish that is killing the stocks. Day in and day out.

The 32 to 38" fish are the prime breeders. All the big fish have past the time of carrying viable eggs and in fact most of the eggs the females of that size, 40 to 50#, carry are sterile.

Let's stop this bitchin' about killing big fish. There are enough guys on this board that kill 30 to 40" fish every night that shouldn't be casting stones. Put back the mid size fish and let them become elderly. Why do you think there are not 50s caught everyday. Because some jamoke took home 2, 28" fish 10 times this year so he could be a DUDE and brag to his neighbors.

I get a a real kick out of some of the people who release 2 or 3 fish and think they are conservationist.

[jimmy z]

There was a 51 lber caught under the GW bridge the other day in the Hudson river.

[zimmy]

Originally Posted by JohnR

In Israel?

that was the name of the photographer "Israel Leal" of the AP. It is redlite sister for sure

On a side note I would like to add that I didn't get in on this thread to bash the picture posters for killing large, although I did get involved in the side discussion because it is interesting and important to me.

That said, in my opinion if someone makes these posts to get people worked up, more power to em.

If guys get worked up in response, than they should get a break too. Especially since they are concerned with their favorite activity maybe getting destroyed.

One might say that the detractors should start there own thread, but if the reaction is part of why cowhunter is doing it, then what better forum is there? (I am not sure if that is why he made this post... just repeating what I read here)

As far as it's legal so don't comment... I call bs on that (I can make analogies, but they isn't necessary ). Ok... just one... it is legal to marry your cousin in WV at age 13... doesn't make it right