09-08-2010, 01:20 AM
I saw this article on the Utah forum concerning Utah's rivers and the problem that a strict "catch and release" mentality is causing. I thought it was interesting.
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=12325639
I probably release 90% of all trout and bass that I catch, but I try and keep panfish and some brookies depending on the circumstances. I am not a confirmed "keeper" or "releaser"
Like the article says, I too think some fisheries need to have some harvest. The rainbows in the South Fork of the Snake is one example that comes to my mind.
I have seen a swing on this board in the last year or so to blast some people for harvesting. I haven't seen reports from some previous regulars, and I think it is a direct result of them being "attacked" for harvesting. I hate to see that. I think harvesting is an important part of the overall plan for our fisheries, that is why it is lawful, and and an encouraged part of our regulations.
I am not trying to incite an argument or even to point fingers at anyone. I just think that it is good for all of us to know, that for the overall health of our fisheries, harvest has an important role to play.
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http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=12325639
I probably release 90% of all trout and bass that I catch, but I try and keep panfish and some brookies depending on the circumstances. I am not a confirmed "keeper" or "releaser"
Like the article says, I too think some fisheries need to have some harvest. The rainbows in the South Fork of the Snake is one example that comes to my mind.
I have seen a swing on this board in the last year or so to blast some people for harvesting. I haven't seen reports from some previous regulars, and I think it is a direct result of them being "attacked" for harvesting. I hate to see that. I think harvesting is an important part of the overall plan for our fisheries, that is why it is lawful, and and an encouraged part of our regulations.
I am not trying to incite an argument or even to point fingers at anyone. I just think that it is good for all of us to know, that for the overall health of our fisheries, harvest has an important role to play.
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