Catch and Release

[eagleflyfshr]

I, too, release almost all of my catch, if it is unharmed. It is a personal choice. Except for the occasional fresh brookie designed specifically for the grill, the fish I keep are usually only those that I feel have been injured and the chance of revival is slim (gill or deep hook on a trout, etc.) and, of course, it is legal to do so. Although, I am primarily catch and release, I condemn no one for their ideologies (whether keep as many as you legally can or catch and release purism), we all must realize that catch and release was primarily initiated to save our fish populations and to prevent the overharvest abuses of years gone by. We must also realize that today, in most fish habitats, we fisherman have replaced the martins, the river otters, the mink, the fishers, the eagle (although eagle and osprey have rebounded tremendously), etc. and that some harvest is necessary to maintain a healthy ecosystem. Moderation in all things.......... Interesting article. Thanks for sharing it.
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