I've read that some folks believe the smaller ones should be kept because they outnumber the bigger ones which should be thrown back because they are the ones doing more reproducing. Do you take any stock in that, Scott?
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I've read that some folks believe the smaller ones should be kept because they outnumber the bigger ones which should be thrown back because they are the ones doing more reproducing. Do you take any stock in that, Scott?
MasterBlaster
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I'd be eating the big ones!!!
Cory, certain rivers here like the Truckee River says you can only keep a 16" or bigger trout, anything smaller u throw back.....some stretches of river is catch and release only.
The rivers that are close to me is take any size but 5 is the limit.....
The rivers that are close to me is take any size but 5 is the limit.....
treebilly
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Some people think that about hunting as well Cory. Leave the bigger, stronger alone and shoot the smaller. Supposed to improve the gene pool I guess.
Limbrat
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And IDK about that expert on fishing stuff either! I release most big fish Cory not only because they are major spawners, but for genetics like Rich mentioned as well. I read once that the odds of a largemouth bass reaching ten pounds was astronomical, not just because of the age required, but most are just not genetically inclined to get that big. Growing up in the heart of big bass country, we caught a lot of 10+ pounders but I never killed one because of that. I fish mostly saltwater these days and feel the same about most species there. Most big fish are not as good to eat as smaller ones anyway so why kill one that has beat the odds and will pass on his big fish genes to the next generation?
MasterBlaster
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Interesting...
FireFighterZero
Captain Zero!
Thats a good point.
A monster buck or bull is cool to look at on your wall, but not good to eat.
I never catch big fish, so I dont worry about genetics very much.
A monster buck or bull is cool to look at on your wall, but not good to eat.
I never catch big fish, so I dont worry about genetics very much.
Chris E
I'm Not Slash
Yep, its unlikely you would get a fine tasting steak off an elderly cow
Ed thats an awesome bass your friend caught there!!
woodworkingboy
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For some reason the big ol' giant tuna don't seem to lose anything taste wise. It's one fish that they really need to give catching them a rest for ten years or so.
Limbrat
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There are some pretty tight restrictions on the big bluefins but I don't know who enforces them outside the U.S. Big red snapper are very good too and they are basically overpopulated in southern waters so I don't have a problem keeping them when I catch 'em.
pantheraba
More biners!!!
You Florida boys and girls (Gigi?)....how about big Jew Fish (grouper to some of you)...they get huge. Are the big ones good eating, too?
My uncle-in-law speared a 400+ pounder years ago...no tank, free diving/snorkeling. Had the head mounted...huge fish.
My uncle-in-law speared a 400+ pounder years ago...no tank, free diving/snorkeling. Had the head mounted...huge fish.
woodworkingboy
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Limbrat
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Gary, they're like a plague here and totally protected, another sore spot with fishermen in Florida. There are very few wrecks or rock piles, inshore and offshore that are not infested with them. Talking to those who ate the big ones when they were legal, no, they aren't very good with a lot of worms to boot. The smaller, 100 pounds and under fish on the other hand, are supposed to be outstanding. I'd like to find out.
Giant hook-jawed monster that is Jay! I read that he did indeed release it, that particular river is catch and release only. It doesn't look like an Atlantic Salmon but I didn't think they had any other species there.
Ray, they have Arctic Char in Iceland as well, but this is clearly not one of those.
Just found the article.
http://www.mensjournal.com/adventur...-caught-the-biggest-salmon-in-iceland-w433301
Just found the article.
http://www.mensjournal.com/adventur...-caught-the-biggest-salmon-in-iceland-w433301
Limbrat
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Char are in the Salmonidae family but so are brown trout and that is definitely what it looks like. I have read that there are sea-run browns but didn't know they ventured that far north. Looking again at the markings, I'd say it's got to be a brown.
MasterBlaster
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Does it get thrown back?
You guys should set up a nice home aquarium and stock it with caught fish.
I'm thinking maybe a 90 gal long...
You guys should set up a nice home aquarium and stock it with caught fish.
I'm thinking maybe a 90 gal long...
