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Old 08-24-2017, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by MrDave View Post
So you are complaining about not catching 50 pike a night anymore? At 5-10% release mortality, is there any wonder the pike population collapsed? How many others were doing that?
That guy who has all the university education, probably knew what he was talking about. Not like those walleye you are complaining about ate them. What reason do you have for those pike dying?
Reread what you wrote. To me, it looks like you are a big part of the loss of a pike fishery. Reminds me of the old farts I grew up with. "We used to haul home gunny bags full of pike. Fishing sure isn't what it used to be....."
5 to 10% mortality rate....really? Do you club your fish before you release them? Very made up stat. Rav fishes a lot, I would guess viewing His photos etc. that His released mortality rate is less 0.5%. On pike, likely half that. At least try to argue with facts.

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