14 or 18

[5th Tuition]

Gary; I'm not a "release all fish over 40 inches" person. I release about 75% of our over 40's because they don't taste as good as the 25 inch fish; and I do feel like I'm helping by releasing the big ones. However; many of my friends (who don't fish often) take their over 40's home from my boat.

Actually; I don't know why anyone would release a fish over 40 now that I know that they all die anyway from the stress of being dragged through the water at 3 mph.
Dog with a bone, Dog with a bone
5th (Marty)

[drichitt]

Glad you had a great day Marty. It is a hit or miss thing from day to day. When I hear of some very reputable charters getting skunked, I don't feel so bad.

[mlag]

Congrats Marty! Persistance pays off again!......................Mark

[Slayer]

damn retired people. Hey Marty, just because you can't net fish over 40" doesn't mean it was a "release" as you put it!!

[5th Tuition]

Originally Posted by Slayer

damn retired people. Hey Marty, just because you can't net fish over 40" doesn't mean it was a "release" as you put it!!

Keith; that was a terrible sight to see me trying to net Allan's biggest fish ever and on the third try with the net, it got off and swam away (to die later I suppose from all the stress).
After that experience, I went over to Bass Pro Shop and bought something called a gaff. I don't see them being used much by other boats on the bay, but I haven't missed a big fish since. I try to stick them in the belly, that way you don't mess up as much meat on the filet.
5th (Marty)

[5th Tuition]

Oh, and by the way; since I only post fishing reports on CBA, is there a way I can get a pair of sunglasses or a hat.
5th (Marty)

[Hockleyneck]

Originally Posted by 5th Tuition

Oh, and by the way; since I only post fishing reports on CBA, is there a way I can get a pair of sunglasses or a hat.
5th (Marty)

No and no discount on electronics either.

[Slayer]

Originally Posted by 5th Tuition

Keith; that was a terrible sight to see me trying to net Allan's biggest fish ever and on the third try with the net, it got off and swam away (to die later I suppose from all the stress).
After that experience, I went over to Bass Pro Shop and bought something called a gaff. I don't see them being used much by other boats on the bay, but I haven't missed a big fish since. I try to stick them in the belly, that way you don't mess up as much meat on the filet.
5th (Marty)

Those gaffs are a lifesaver during PSCR. I've yet to loose any of my chutes to one of those worthless fish now that I boat 100% of them via gaff.

[Skip]

Gaffs - be a real man - use a cockpit harpoon

[reds]

Originally Posted by Slayer

Those gaffs are a lifesaver during PSCR. I've yet to loose any of my chutes to one of those worthless fish now that I boat 100% of them via gaff.

Just remember to Photoshop the blood out of any pictures you post on the internet.