Catch & Release may not be Harmless?

[LittleLuey]

IMO it also has to do with the amount of stress you put the fish thru during the fight, a quick landing means the fish will be able to recuperate quicker than if you fight the fish with ultralight rod and 4 lb test line. Yes, you can land it and you will experience a great fight but the fish will be completly exausted and when release it may not be able to run from predators, find food or protect it's territory. So if you are going to release it get it to land as fast as possible, take your pictures or whatever you are going to do and release it as soon as possible.
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