If you caught a world record fish but had to kill it to claim the record would you kill it or release it and be satisfied with the knowledge of your achievement?
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If you caught a world record fish but had to kill it to claim the record would you kill it or release it and be satisfied with t
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I don't mind killing most fish and eating them or selling the meat (where allowed). I do catch and release most fish I catch but if I have a real trophy I might keep it. I certainly prefer to certify records with pictures and measurements rather than a fish carcass for some species though. For example, a giant striper or large mouth bass on a stocked pond or a bill fish on the east coast. I released the biggest bass I ever caught and just kept the picture because I could have a great mount done without the carcass and it gave someone else the opportunity to have the thrill.
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Muskiemaster you are correct the question was inspired by the article about the sharks.
I personally let the fish go. I pretty much practice catch and release and have let some fish go that most people would put on the wall. The biggest was a 44" northern. (I caught it on 10lb mono in a very small river and it was more luck than anything that it didn't make it into the weeds and bust off.) I guess the trophy factor doesn't matter to me very much. I can remember the fight like it was yesterday and that is enough for me.
I guess I would further modify the question to ask what is the value of having your name in a book? Is it worth the life of a magnificent and unique specimen of any species? Does the money make it worth it?
I want to be absolutely clear that I do not look down on anyone who takes the opposite opinion. I just wanted ask the question because ethical dilemmas make for the most interesting debates.
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