Originally Posted by
oldster
Thanks for your opinions. I think it is an abomination! Susposedly the fish are not harmed but when money is involved, I think handling of the fish will suffer. I agree with Lotech that fishing should be between the fisherman and the fish. I cringe to think about tournaments on some of my favorite streams. Unfortunatly I believe this will become a real problem in the future
If you played a fish hard to bring it to hand and know that it needs to be revivied and release asap, there is no question about skipping the photo. But put potential winnings into the equation, and there is no question that the condition of the fish will lessen as a consideration for many competitors.
A right emblem it may be, of the uncertain things of this world; that when men have sold them selves for them, they vanish into smoke. ~ William Bradford
I finally realized that Life is a metaphor for Fly Fishing.
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