Hey Sullivan, I’m calling you out! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

spooky007 · 03-01-2008, 04:02 AM

Where's the popcorn

FISHIONADO · 03-01-2008, 06:49 AM

I'm an omnivore on the water, not a sportsman. I enjoy bringing home fresh fish and serving to my family much more than actually catching the fish, and believe it is better for the larger ecosystem then buying fish at a market, which I still do also. I get no enjoyment from catching and releasing fish, I think it should be called "injure and release". Not flaming, just representing another point of view.

That other thread has been _so_ entertaining! lol

lamb · 03-01-2008, 11:16 AM

What's with the drama lately?

Remembering that other post and before someone gets some wild ideas and starts "tooling" Gery, I'd just like to say that Mr. Sullivan is one of the nicest (if not the nicest) guy I got to meet on the water.

Though it always seems entertaining to discuss this on the boards, I feel catching and/or releasing is another one of those personal decision things we all ought to make ourselves. The law is there to obey, and then we build up our own "style" from there. I don't see how often the one gets to fish relates to releasing practice...

Personally, I'm a big fan of releasing most bass, and all barracuda and bonito.

I mostly release 5 to 10# class / 1 to 2 season old yellows I happen to catch in the summer. The "great emptiness" in the fridge may influence my decisions.

03-01-2008, 04:02 AM	#1
spooky007 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 56	Where's the popcorn

03-01-2008, 06:49 AM	#2
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	I'm an omnivore on the water, not a sportsman. I enjoy bringing home fresh fish and serving to my family much more than actually catching the fish, and believe it is better for the larger ecosystem then buying fish at a market, which I still do also. I get no enjoyment from catching and releasing fish, I think it should be called "injure and release". Not flaming, just representing another point of view. That other thread has been _so_ entertaining! lol

03-01-2008, 11:16 AM	#3
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	What's with the drama lately? Remembering that other post and before someone gets some wild ideas and starts "tooling" Gery, I'd just like to say that Mr. Sullivan is one of the nicest (if not the nicest) guy I got to meet on the water. Though it always seems entertaining to discuss this on the boards, I feel catching and/or releasing is another one of those personal decision things we all ought to make ourselves. The law is there to obey, and then we build up our own "style" from there. I don't see how often the one gets to fish relates to releasing practice... Personally, I'm a big fan of releasing most bass, and all barracuda and bonito. I mostly release 5 to 10# class / 1 to 2 season old yellows I happen to catch in the summer. The "great emptiness" in the fridge may influence my decisions.