I always practice CPR -Catch, Picture, Release. That is of course if the catch is even worthy of pulling the camera out. Generally speaking I throw em all back as quickly as possible. If I happen to be with a group who really wants to eat some fresh caught fish, I will oblige but only within slot limit size and knowing that there are thousands of fish in that size range in that water body. It is my opinion, and it is only my opinion that the truly great, genetically gifted fish should be left alone as to help populate the lake with other genetically superior fish - as all the big big fish are females and perfect spawners. It always seems like a real shame to me when I see those big hogs being kept. Truth is they don't even taste as good as the smallies. So when I see that, I won't lie, I get a little ****ed off.
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