12-23-2010, 08:16 PM
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I have to agree with you TD. I think fish, trout in particular, are tougher than a lot of fly flingers and members of the C&R gospel would have you believe.
That said there is no reason to touch their gills and you do need to get them back in the water in a timely fashion, etc. They are not invincible - but I do think they can handle a brief encounter on the ice.
At the end of the day though, as some have stated, mortality is a part of this sport - even if you don't take any home to eat. If it bothers you - maybe you should find another sport. [/#005028]
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I have to agree with you TD. I think fish, trout in particular, are tougher than a lot of fly flingers and members of the C&R gospel would have you believe.
That said there is no reason to touch their gills and you do need to get them back in the water in a timely fashion, etc. They are not invincible - but I do think they can handle a brief encounter on the ice.
At the end of the day though, as some have stated, mortality is a part of this sport - even if you don't take any home to eat. If it bothers you - maybe you should find another sport. [/#005028]
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