Eat What You Kill
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From: North of Tulsa, Oklahoma
I have always thought that if people were so well off that they could release what they caught - there was no reason for them to fish in the first place, and a fish will eat NOTHING again for several days afterwards.
Have you heard that? A fish after being caught and released WON'T take another bite again for many days - which ruins things for those who are there for FAR FROM SPORT!
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Have you heard that? A fish after being caught and released WON'T take another bite again for many days - which ruins things for those who are there for FAR FROM SPORT!
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well, i'll have to disagree with that, as throughout my life I've caught the same fish not long after releasing it off my hook just minutes later. The same fish with the same distinctive body/mouth scars will come back and take the bait a second time. I figure if they do that then they are still eating after being caught and released.
I haven't caught any wild game yet, but I do get to enjoy some deer and squirrel from some of my buddies. Good stuff.
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From: greater cleveland
i think state owned lakes are protected from that by the use of size and quantity limits....fish over-populated lakes isnt good either,,,,the food chain is hit which limits size and health of fish,,,up north i heard of winters doing more damage to fish population than fisherman
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From: Tuttle, OK
The oxygen levels in the lake drop way down deep when its that hot and lakes that don't have the depth for fish to retreat to will suffer a lot of losses.
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From: greater cleveland
so the weeds my lures catch helpful to fish life???
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From: Sheridan / Gilchrist
Some are and some aren't. Certain fish don't like certain grasses and weeds. If the wrong grass or weed is introduced into a lake, it can take over and snuff out native fish or stunt their growth / reproduction. They can also actually help increase water temps and lead to toxic algae blooms. Just depends on what type of "weeds"........................
Here in Oregon we have to pay an Aquatic Invasive Species Surcharge for motorized boats. Out of state boats brought into Oregon are also now required to get a "permit" and have it on board if used in Oregon waters.
OSMB Environmental Programs Aquatic Invasive Species Permit Program
This surcharge goes to pay for an eradication and "education" program as well as pay for check points where, if you are pulling a boat, you have to pull into. They will inspect your boat and trailer for grasses, weeds, mud, muscles, barnacles, etc.. They will "decontaminate" your equipment at these check points for free.
Here in Oregon we have to pay an Aquatic Invasive Species Surcharge for motorized boats. Out of state boats brought into Oregon are also now required to get a "permit" and have it on board if used in Oregon waters.
OSMB Environmental Programs Aquatic Invasive Species Permit Program
This surcharge goes to pay for an eradication and "education" program as well as pay for check points where, if you are pulling a boat, you have to pull into. They will inspect your boat and trailer for grasses, weeds, mud, muscles, barnacles, etc.. They will "decontaminate" your equipment at these check points for free.
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From: Tuttle, OK
But if you want to believe it....
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From: Sheridan / Gilchrist
Agreed, I just got back from a fishing trip where several fish I caught had hooks in their mouths from where they had bit through or broke a leader off after being hooked. One fish had 2 previous treble hooks in his jaw. I suppose they could have been catch and release where someone just cut the leader instead of trying to retrieve the hook.
