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Not even sure what to say to this. Would you snag spawning brown trout? Spawning bass? Spawning suckers? Salmon? Steelhead? This isn't fishing, and certainly isn't sportsmanlike. I hope at least you kept those injured fish for food or something and weren't just releasing them.
Sorry man...I just don't get this. Ugh.
Troutier Bassier,
I think the point John is trying to make is that if you're going to catch and release... try not to harm/injure the fish in the process.
I get the skills (I am a former rifle and bow hunter...elk and deer back in mt mainly) but I think it is straight up hunting. Fishing is the act of fooling a fish into willfully ingesting a hook.
You ain't fooling em with an arrow! Nothing wrong with that (as long as you use the kill as we have talked about...I don't really agree with wanton killing for fun) I just don't see it as fishing. I know it takes a ton of skill though...which is why you miss so often!
I was there!! your good iggy, dont listen to this bull. if it makes anyone feel better, this guy can give the snagged fish to MUA, and i will EAT THEM!! what now ..... pansys.