Your Take on Catch and Release?

[numbskull]

Many large bass (outside of commerical season) are killed because the fisherman's need to show off and feel good about himself, but those of us who catch and release everything, should recognize that we are killing fish too. About 1/10 fish we release die (those numbers go way up when the water is warm like now), and we feel good about ourselves for doing it. So how is it different?

[GonnaCatchABig1]

Originally Posted by numbskull

So how is it different?

ya tried to give him a fighting chance to back to his life. not too mention have 9 out of 10 survive is better than having 10 out of 10 dead.

edit on after the fact:
and let me clarify.. i'm not against people keeping em. i'm more against people keeping them excessively. for instance if a guy keeps 5 a week.. almost every week. what the hell do ya need with all that fish? i cant see anyone being able to stomach 100#+ of fish a week.

[shadow]

Originally Posted by numbskull

Many large bass (outside of commerical season) are killed because the fisherman's need to show off and feel good about himself, but those of us who catch and release everything, should recognize that we are killing fish too. About 1/10 fish we release die (those numbers go way up when the water is warm like now), and we feel good about ourselves for doing it. So how is it different?

very well said.

[Backbeach Jake]

I keep my keepers. I like fresh seafood properly cared for and correctly butchered. Most seafood stores make me want to barf when I open the door. I clam , too. I started fishing and clamming at a very young age and I guess it's a tradition for me and my family to do "freezer fillers". Nothing goes to waste and we usually run short at the end of the Winter.
Having said that, there is honor in C&R. But also risk for the fish as Numbskull has stated. As long as you realize that, then it's ok. Show your prey respect.....
I can't abide abuse of any game in any way, it reeks of blasting chickadees.

[tattoobob]

Agreed about catch and release, it is 8 in 100 fish will die due to being released. for some reason or another.

Oh and this wasn't to single out any one on the site it is just a general question about your thoughts

[5/0]

I release all fish after I've eatin it


J/K
I take what my Family & I will eat,I don't do it for the Golry or the sake of taking it home to say hey looky,I my Wife & Kids love it not to mention my mother In-Law love's it & she threats me Awesomeand my next door"older Neighbors" trade me fresh Vegies which is a no Brainer.

As the Fall window starts to close & Winter will be apon us I try to stock pile it (Vaccum seal) it to last the winter right threw Lent.


5/0

[ilovetwofish]

Next to fluke striper is my favorite fish to eat having said that the only times i will keep a bass is if it gets gut hooked or really banged up on the rocks.My opinion is the commercial limit should be lowered and the recreational limit should be one fish per customer and the size limit should be between 26 and 36 inches for a keeper let the healthy breeders go to produce bigger fish.Probably not a popular opinion but it is mine.

[Rob Rockcrawler]

I usually keep 2 fish a year, usually the second keeper, and another later in the season, usually august. The sugust fish is usually taken on an eel and lets face it they swallow the hook sometimes. Give the neighbor a fillet make a few striper cakes. Will usually keep a few more blues for the grill if they are under 5 pounds. I did give a bunch of blues away this weekend. A few less than my limits worth, i know they werent going to waste, felt a little guilty about it, and stopped before my limit was hit.