Catch and release is a big buzzword among fishermen today. A lot of guys pride themselves as being committed to this type of fishing. Other fishermen think that's crazy. So do we really need to address it here? What's the big deal, you get the fish, unhook it, back in the water, and on to the next one, right? No procedures needed, even a trained monkey can do it!

1. So what about the genius who takes the fish off the hook, and drops it on the sand, kicking it back on the sand until it hits the water?

2. What about the people who drop the fish from the bridge because they're short. Ya can't keep em, so aren't those people who release them this way C&R fishermen as well?

3. And what about the guys who take the fish out of the water, parade it back and forth to all their crew for 2 minutes, and then release it back in the water. What are the chances of that fish living to the next day?


So do we or do we not qualify the above fishermen as C&R fishermen?

Let's hear your opinion and any info you can share with the community how you do it.