I've been fishing since I was a kid, and my dad always taught us how to clean and eat the fish. When they are so fresh they are soooo tasty, not to mention satisfying to procure your own food. I understand why ppl catch and release, and it is good, but for me they are just so good I can't pass them up. What are your thoughts?
2007-03-22 03:43:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
I'm talkin pan fish.
2007-03-22 04:16:26 · update #1
Just all depends on where you are fishing and the laws and rules there and the amount of fish in the lake.
2007-03-22 05:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by bandgeek1219 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catch and release is good because catching is fun, but there's a limit to the amount of fish you can eat while they're fresh and tasty. (Maybe not a problem if you're into panfish, but catching 10 or 20 or more pounds of fish isn't rare in many situations, like ocean fishing.)
As to "torture", I think someone's been watching too many Bambi movies.
2007-03-22 11:11:53 · answer #2 · answered by Peter_AZ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I LOVE fishing, but fish is not my favourite food. There are to considerations that converted me to a catch and releaser. First, if you keep, then you have to quit once you've caught your limit, plus you will be depleting the population of your favourite fishing hole. By releasing the fish once you've had some fun with I'm, you ensure that he is there to play with another day, and that he procreates and makes more fish for you to play with. You can literally fish all day when you release. I have used barbless hooks which makes it more challenging to land a fish, and is less traumatic for the fish at release time.
2007-03-22 11:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by al b 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always practice catch and release. After I have dinner in the bucket. I ain't a fanatic. LOL Seriously, I like knowing that I've released hundreds of walleyes and pike back into our own secret lake up in Canada. I released a 40" pike, that'll be nearly 4' now.
2007-03-22 21:08:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me it's the thrill of catching and the fight to reel them in. I'm not really big on eating fish. But I do enjoy the patience and time put into the fight :) So it's catch and release for me.
2007-03-22 19:59:07 · answer #5 · answered by mommyof2nfl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been fishing for years. And I fish often. In my life, I've seen only a few actually throw back a big fish. Catch and release is political nonsense.
2007-03-22 16:03:08 · answer #6 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not a thing wrong with the keepin' of panfish ie., blue gill, crappie, perch, etc., etc., because of their abundance. I'm a "die-hard", catch and releaser mainly because of my fetish for Steelhead and they are a species that are havin' BIG, BIG, problems (wild not hatchery)!! Mr. Gary, if ya' get the chance (if ya' don't already) and are in a local where there be crappie and or walleye, go for it - best tastin' fresh water fish (in my opinion) one can indulge...
2007-03-22 11:55:00 · answer #7 · answered by FishSteelhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like to eat fish myself. I keep panfish and a few bass . I have found some lakes are over populated with certain varieties . I try and keep fish from those lakes.
I always let the larger fish go to spawn and I dont like to keeep many fish until after they spawn.
2007-03-22 17:11:57 · answer #8 · answered by Brandon 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just remember to catch your limit ,but limit your catch.Don't keep every fish you catch size does matter when spawning comes into play the stronger the gene pool the better.
2007-03-22 11:57:54 · answer #9 · answered by redwingnut16 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends what i catch. Im not a big fish eater but if i have enough perch or bluegill, i might eat it. I wouldnt eat bass though. It dont taste as well as perch or blue gill. It tastes ok though
2007-03-22 12:24:19 · answer #10 · answered by sexy bass fisherman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋