Some good fish South..

[WoodyCT]

Originally Posted by BigFish

You asked and many would like a pin to mark a personal accomplishment.....might not mean that much to you Woody but it does to others.....and if they can do that and release the fish whats wrong with that??

I didn't say anything is wrong with it Larry. I just don't see how the SC can be considered a C&R contest if the C&R entries are not elilgible for prizes. Pins are nice, but they aren't really contest prizes. If one wants a shot at the goodies they have no choice but to kill fish.

Couldn't they do a prize raffle for the C&R folks? If you submit an entry for a C&R then your name goes into a raffle for a decent prize. I think more folks would release if they could still have a shot at the truck or boat. No?

Sorry if I disrespected you, as one of those guys implies, by not giving a gushy thank you for the info.. I appreciate it.

[angler229]

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Couldn't they do a prize raffle for the C&R folks? If you submit an entry for a C&R then your name goes into a raffle for a decent prize. I think more folks would release if they could still have a shot at the truck or boat. No?
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Everyone who signs up and shows up at striperfest has a shot at a boat whether or not they even weigh a fish in.

[BigFish]

Originally Posted by WoodyCT

I didn't say anything is wrong with it Larry. I just don't see how the SC can be considered a C&R contest if the C&R entries are not elilgible for prizes. Pins are nice, but they aren't really contest prizes. If one wants a shot at the goodies they have no choice but to kill fish.

Couldn't they do a prize raffle for the C&R folks? If you submit an entry for a C&R then your name goes into a raffle for a decent prize. I think more folks would release if they could still have a shot at the truck or boat. No?

Sorry if I disrespected you, as one of those guys implies, by not giving a gushy thank you for the info.. I appreciate it.

No disrespect John at all.......I also think that is a great idea you have and if you contact OTW and present it to them I bet they will agree! Its worth a shot and if it helps save more fish I am for that!