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March 3rd, 2023, 01:36 PM
#1
New catch and release rules considered
https://oodmag.com/new-catch-and-rel...es-considered/
A proposed change to catch-and-release regulations allowing anglers more leeway to photograph and measure their catch was posted on the ERO.
What can I but enumerate old themes,
First that sea-rider Oisin led by the nose
Through three enchanted islands, allegorical dreams,
Vain gaiety, vain battle, vain repose,
Themes of the embittered heart, or so it seems.
-- "The Circus Animals’ Desertion" by William Butler Yeats
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March 3rd, 2023 01:36 PM
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March 3rd, 2023, 03:28 PM
#2
It's a section of the FWCA that's always been in dire need of amendment.
If a tree falls on your ex in the woods and nobody hears it,you should probably still get rid of your chainsaw. Just sayin'....
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March 3rd, 2023, 05:52 PM
#3
Hmmm not a big fan of pictures of OOS fish. It would also take a forum rule change to allow them here too.
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March 3rd, 2023, 08:21 PM
#4
Always room for a photo as long as it's within reason and the fish is not harmed.
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March 4th, 2023, 07:25 PM
#5
I agree. I don't see a big issue with taking photos of OOS fish. Lots of people fish catch and release only and there are some fish that have zero possession limits as well as some seasons are catch and release only so what is the difference as long as the fish goes back healthy.
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March 6th, 2023, 09:41 AM
#6
Allowing the extra handling will be OK for some species, but disaster for others, especially large female muskellunge. This is only going to make the post release mort rate higher. Most people don't realize how stress-sensitive those larger female fish are. 30 seconds of extra handling stress can easily make the difference between a successful release and a dead fish. It may swim away after you've spend two minutes reviving it, but chances are high that it's a dead fish the following day. Most trophy muskie are not being handled properly now - eg. prolonged playing of fish, lack of in-water sling use, prolonged out of water handling, passing the fish around for pics, and the dreaded vertical hang that has almost definately killed the fish.
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March 6th, 2023, 06:16 PM
#7
All I can say is "just one more picture". Why, now you're giving the clowns the go ahead to hold the fish in 20 different positions with smiles, tongues sticking out, etc. Maybe we should stick their heads underwater for a bit and see what it's like.
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March 7th, 2023, 09:38 AM
#8
Photo shoots would not be a reasonable responsible time. But those already happen.
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