12-29-2010, 01:37 AM
I had previously thought it was bad also, but I guess if you fish in the winter at all, there will be some times that you will need to set the fish down somewhere.
It seems that according to the biologists it is best not to set them down if possible. Just release in the water, but if you do want a picture, then snow or a wet surface is ok.
In making this post it isn't my intent to argue or attack anyone. I just want to post the facts that I have found for others to see also. If we fish at all, then all of us must release some fish that are too small, or we have our limit in that species. It seems reasonable to take the best care we can of the resource.
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It seems that according to the biologists it is best not to set them down if possible. Just release in the water, but if you do want a picture, then snow or a wet surface is ok.
In making this post it isn't my intent to argue or attack anyone. I just want to post the facts that I have found for others to see also. If we fish at all, then all of us must release some fish that are too small, or we have our limit in that species. It seems reasonable to take the best care we can of the resource.
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