Trophy fish

[Flaptail]

Quote, "what do the fine scientists say at Woods Hole"?

The same thing Dr. Sugihara is saying. Besides the "big girls" ( I hate that term it sounds silly) Besides the big ones don't taste anywhere near as good as the little ones do.

Give me a 20 incher to eat anyday, it's like the veal of Striped Bass.

You may continue.......

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by Flaptail

Quote, "what do the fine scientists say at Woods Hole"?

Scientists are testing a plan to train fish to catch themselves
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...pavfish27.html

[JohnR]

I liked the Maine slot limit... A 20# bass does have the best balance of taste and proper heft for a meal.

BD - while I don't always agree with George, I do value his opinion - soapbox or no soapbox. And I've been too busy to stand up on mine

(It's Flap's soapbox I have the problem with )

[Raven]

Originally Posted by JohnR

(It's Flap's soapbox I have the problem with )

yeah with Flaptail eating 20 inch fish he needs wheels on his soapbox

hey that gives me an idea ...

we can have a soapbox derby

[BassDawg]

Can Dr Sughira's study be applied to Morone Saxatilis, or is it species specific?

i could care less what's happening in Oslo, or SoCal! Tell me how this "data" effects our target species, and then you may have my interest, if there is a pressing or apparent danger! Otherwise, man's gotta fish and man's gotta EAT!!!! The homeless shelter down the street doesn't care how old or gamey some BIG Cow tastes.................and i'd bet her tail meat is delicious!!!!

And i agree, Steve, my ideal belly-filler is from 32"- 36".
MMMMM, juicy, sweet, and tendah!!

[BassDawg]

I mean George no Ill Will...........

soapbox was tongue in cheek, since he seems to be
fostering this Kill No Trophy Campaign.
To date, i've released ALL of my big fish, and lost more than a few.

To each his own, and i also value yer opinion, numbskull, and
agree with you often. Just not in this direction since .5% of the total MA Comm Kill is such a small kill amount when compared to the entirity of the Hudson and Chesapeake Bay Stocks combined, or the 1.5 Million+ Stripers that migrate here yearly.

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by BassDawg

I mean George no Ill Will...........

soapbox was tongue in cheek, since he seems to be
fostering this Kill No Trophy Campaign.
To date, i've released ALL of my big fish, and lost more than a few.

To each his own, and i also value yer opinion, numbskull, and
agree with you often. Just not in this direction since .5% of the total MA Comm Kill is such a small kill amount when compared to the entirity of the Hudson and Chesapeake Bay Stocks combined, or the 1.5 Million+ Stripers that migrate here yearly.

Please don't turn this into a "kill no fish, eat no fish" charade. I kill fish and I eat fish, and furthermore I support the right of the non-fishing public to eat fish. There are plenty of small fish, kill them and eat them. There are NOT plenty of large fish. Cherish them, release them and someday there will be more of them as well. We all benefit. Is individual ego gratification a sufficient reason to jeopardize that?