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1961flyman, Why are you calling out my one and only post? Sorry for trying to join the community I guess. I agree, the social media grip and grin, ripping lips thing is too much, and I'm sure many of the "influencers" poach and that breeds wannabes that want to do the same. Not too mention the environmental damage which does more harm to fisheries than anything else. Although industry practices are getting better, it is not perfect, the decision makers (older generation) need to be vigilant in doing what there can to protect these fisheries. During 2017 when it was recommended to stay off the water, I would head out to the hills to go mountain biking. I still saw lots of anglers of all generations out there. This is everyones responsibility, and and playing the "I don't do that" card does more harm than good. Its pits anglers against one another. In summary, no generation is off the hook. No generation does it better because they spend more time on the water and are able to fully appreciate what they have. I know kids that poach. I know older folks that poach. They all have the same attitude. and that is that they think they have more of a right to the resource than anyone else.

Boy I don't want o start a fight. I read the "stressed fish" article. Here is a quote: The long and short of it was that if the fish’s eyes are looking down, or at the water while being held upright, it was less stressed than a fish that has “Dead Eyes” that are staring blankly straight ahead. He also explained that if the fish has the blank stare, his findings showed that the fish had less than a 10% chance of survival, even if quickly released. He explained that it is very important to look at the fish’s eyes once it is landed because taking extra time with the release, can improve a fish showing stress’ chance of survival by as much as 58%. I've been fishing for 50 years and photographing fish for 30 years. This is bullshit. DOWN EYES INDICATE STRESS. A fish that comes to hand easy will have its eyes straight out. A fish that has fought hard and possibly in warm water will have down eyes. The eyes of fish swimming (underwater .. doh) are straight out. They are NOT down. Cheers! Clive