12-23-2010, 05:51 PM
Due to lack of info as you pointed out, there is also no proof that it doesn't do any harm either.
I wouldn't imagine it is a concern confined to just fly fishers though, but rather any fisher that enjoys fishing for trout (or any other species)
Just a respect for the species.
There are times I am sure that the ice is much colder as is the air temps, not always, but times.
There are some anglers that are quick to release the fish and some that are not.
As far as TV programs, they hold the fish out of the water for very long time and ice fishing is no different. They are not good examples of C&R.
Speaking of C&R, that is the concern here. Allot of people eat their catch and this does not pertain to those. This concern is for those that choose to release the fish.
http://www.recycledfish.org/safe-angling...elease.htm
I have seen what ice can to do a line, so, to me , a fish flopping around on it can't be good. (as pointed out in the link)
These are living breathing things and a little TLC can go a long way.
I will be the first to admit that fishing is a blood sport, but taking a little extra care like de-barbing hooks or like you Tube Dude, a circle hook, just means that everyone can enjoy fishing and maybe even the same fish.
Plus, BRIEFLY is interpreted in sooooo many different ways
Excellent subject.
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I wouldn't imagine it is a concern confined to just fly fishers though, but rather any fisher that enjoys fishing for trout (or any other species)
Just a respect for the species.
There are times I am sure that the ice is much colder as is the air temps, not always, but times.
There are some anglers that are quick to release the fish and some that are not.
As far as TV programs, they hold the fish out of the water for very long time and ice fishing is no different. They are not good examples of C&R.
Speaking of C&R, that is the concern here. Allot of people eat their catch and this does not pertain to those. This concern is for those that choose to release the fish.
http://www.recycledfish.org/safe-angling...elease.htm
I have seen what ice can to do a line, so, to me , a fish flopping around on it can't be good. (as pointed out in the link)
These are living breathing things and a little TLC can go a long way.
I will be the first to admit that fishing is a blood sport, but taking a little extra care like de-barbing hooks or like you Tube Dude, a circle hook, just means that everyone can enjoy fishing and maybe even the same fish.
Plus, BRIEFLY is interpreted in sooooo many different ways
Excellent subject.
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