Catch & Release Discussion - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Billy V · 02-06-2010, 05:19 PM

I can give you my personal opinion, custom and practice.

I'll try to keep it short.
I have been a hunter since I was 16 years old, rifle, shotgun, and now bow only. For me it was about the hunt and the skills required to stalk, not the kill.
Whether I fired on an animal came down to the circumstances of the moment:
Was it a proper buck to harvest ? Its age ? Is there meat in the freezer ? Was it the trophy of a lifetime, and meet some of the other requirements ? Time of day and distance back to camp ? Was I so enthralled with its beauty and the journey it led me on that It earned the right to survive ?

I have been fishing and crabbing since 5 years old and although I have caught many fish, the same principles apply.

I only take what will be eaten, and what is reasonable to me.
I release alot of fish, and won't take certain species.
Is it releasable, was it injured ? I have to consider the circumstances of the moment.
I try to maintain a balance.

I enjoy watching other people catching fish as much as catching them myself.

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02-06-2010, 05:19 PM	#20
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I can give you my personal opinion, custom and practice. I'll try to keep it short. I have been a hunter since I was 16 years old, rifle, shotgun, and now bow only. For me it was about the hunt and the skills required to stalk, not the kill. Whether I fired on an animal came down to the circumstances of the moment: Was it a proper buck to harvest ? Its age ? Is there meat in the freezer ? Was it the trophy of a lifetime, and meet some of the other requirements ? Time of day and distance back to camp ? Was I so enthralled with its beauty and the journey it led me on that It earned the right to survive ? I have been fishing and crabbing since 5 years old and although I have caught many fish, the same principles apply. I only take what will be eaten, and what is reasonable to me. I release alot of fish, and won't take certain species. Is it releasable, was it injured ? I have to consider the circumstances of the moment. I try to maintain a balance. I enjoy watching other people catching fish as much as catching them myself.