Sport Fishing - Aquarium Advice

Bearfan · 01-08-2003, 04:52 PM

Okay, I want a different perspective...

I have heard both sides of the sport fishing argument

1. It's cruel and imhumane
2. It's no big deal and does some positive effects against overcrowding

I am an avid sports fisherman, believing in 100% catch and release, but I want to know what other people think.

fishfreek · 01-08-2003, 06:31 PM

I am curious how if its 100% catch and release how it could help control overpopulation?

I am 100% in favor of fishing/hunting for not just the sport but also for the use of the meat. Personally I do not like the person who hunts/fish's just for the trophy.

The least someone could do is to give the meat way to the soup kitchens if there is no interest in keeping and using it themselves.

With that said I answered the bottom choice. As I am not aganst the idea of fishing/hunting.

michealprater · 01-08-2003, 06:58 PM

There wasnt a choice for me. I voted Im not a fisherman, but not against it.
I dont fish enough to call my self a fisherman, but I do fish on occation. One time I caught a 5 lb large mouth bass. I was told it would make a good mount, but I cleaned it and me and a friend had a good meal.

Bearfan · 01-08-2003, 08:46 PM

100% Catch and release does not help control the population, but the majority of fishing does. I was presenting the 2 major camps and then my policy.

fishfreek · 01-08-2003, 08:49 PM

Oh ok.

I thought you was saying you have hard people say catch and release is cruel or it controls the population.

Personally I guess it shows I am from the country when I say that I like to eat what I catch/kill.

cal91666 · 01-08-2003, 10:43 PM

I am an avid fisherman (taking tomorrow off as a matter of fact to fish) and I personally practice catch and release about 95% of the time. I do not believe it is cruel and inhumane if the fish are handled properly and amoungst the people I fish/associate with great expense and care is taken to handle these fish properly. I have also seen the effects of over population in a body of water, which IMHO is inhumane, such as large die offs do to a food source shortage. Thanks for the topic Bearfan!!

enjoyfish · 01-09-2003, 12:17 AM

Iv been fishing longer than iv been keeping them for pets . I catch and release most of the time. Because most of the fish i catch dont taste very good . Ill keep the flounder and throw back the bass . But for those people who think its wrong to fish . I can only say its worse to keep them in tanks . I mean iv kill plenty of them from my own stupidity and im positive everyone else has to . Now with that said id like to point out one thing commercial net fishing is not so nice . what they do is pull up the nets separate the fish and the ones they dont want they dump back in the water an hour later . 25% most the time . There chances of living are slim

michealprater · 01-09-2003, 12:19 AM

wow, you throw back the bass? Largemouth, smallmouth and white bass are the best eatin IMO.

enjoyfish · 01-09-2003, 12:27 AM

saltwater stipe bass . freshwater fishing is not very good here .

Grant R · 01-09-2003, 03:44 AM

I voted option C, as although I'm not a fisherman, I see no problem in the sport, particularly the catch and release method. Fish as a food is what keeps the worlds markets and food industry going round, so I don't consider it cruel or inhumane one bit.

Netting Dolphins and similar creatures .. thats a different matter ..

View Poll Results: Sport Fishing...
I am a fisherman	14	66.67%
I am against fishing	0	0%
I am not a fisherman, but think it's fine	5	23.81%
I don't really care either way	2	9.52%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

01-08-2003, 04:52 PM	#1
Bearfan Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marquette, MI Posts: 3,570 Images: 45	Sport Fishing Okay, I want a different perspective... I have heard both sides of the sport fishing argument 1. It's cruel and imhumane 2. It's no big deal and does some positive effects against overcrowding I am an avid sports fisherman, believing in 100% catch and release, but I want to know what other people think. __________________ 75 gal w/ 75 gal sump, 25 gal fuge with Chaeto and 25 gal frag - 4x65 PC w/ Moonlite on the main tank, 2x20W PC on the fuge, 4x20W PC on the frag 72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8

01-08-2003, 06:31 PM	#2
fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	I am curious how if its 100% catch and release how it could help control overpopulation? I am 100% in favor of fishing/hunting for not just the sport but also for the use of the meat. Personally I do not like the person who hunts/fish's just for the trophy. The least someone could do is to give the meat way to the soup kitchens if there is no interest in keeping and using it themselves. With that said I answered the bottom choice. As I am not aganst the idea of fishing/hunting. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

01-08-2003, 08:46 PM	#4
Bearfan Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marquette, MI Posts: 3,570 Images: 45	100% Catch and release does not help control the population, but the majority of fishing does. I was presenting the 2 major camps and then my policy. __________________ 75 gal w/ 75 gal sump, 25 gal fuge with Chaeto and 25 gal frag - 4x65 PC w/ Moonlite on the main tank, 2x20W PC on the fuge, 4x20W PC on the frag 72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8

01-08-2003, 08:49 PM	#5
fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	Oh ok. I thought you was saying you have hard people say catch and release is cruel or it controls the population. Personally I guess it shows I am from the country when I say that I like to eat what I catch/kill. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

01-08-2003, 06:58 PM	#3
michealprater Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Highland , IL Posts: 2,031 Images: 1	There wasnt a choice for me. I voted Im not a fisherman, but not against it. I dont fish enough to call my self a fisherman, but I do fish on occation. One time I caught a 5 lb large mouth bass. I was told it would make a good mount, but I cleaned it and me and a friend had a good meal.

01-08-2003, 10:43 PM	#6
cal91666 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 253	I am an avid fisherman (taking tomorrow off as a matter of fact to fish) and I personally practice catch and release about 95% of the time. I do not believe it is cruel and inhumane if the fish are handled properly and amoungst the people I fish/associate with great expense and care is taken to handle these fish properly. I have also seen the effects of over population in a body of water, which IMHO is inhumane, such as large die offs do to a food source shortage. Thanks for the topic Bearfan!!

01-09-2003, 12:17 AM	#7
enjoyfish Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: w.springfield ma Posts: 100	Iv been fishing longer than iv been keeping them for pets . I catch and release most of the time. Because most of the fish i catch dont taste very good . Ill keep the flounder and throw back the bass . But for those people who think its wrong to fish . I can only say its worse to keep them in tanks . I mean iv kill plenty of them from my own stupidity and im positive everyone else has to . Now with that said id like to point out one thing commercial net fishing is not so nice . what they do is pull up the nets separate the fish and the ones they dont want they dump back in the water an hour later . 25% most the time . There chances of living are slim

01-09-2003, 12:19 AM	#8
michealprater Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Highland , IL Posts: 2,031 Images: 1	wow, you throw back the bass? Largemouth, smallmouth and white bass are the best eatin IMO.

01-09-2003, 12:27 AM	#9
enjoyfish Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: w.springfield ma Posts: 100	saltwater stipe bass . freshwater fishing is not very good here .

01-09-2003, 03:44 AM	#10
Grant R Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West London, England Posts: 689	I voted option C, as although I'm not a fisherman, I see no problem in the sport, particularly the catch and release method. Fish as a food is what keeps the worlds markets and food industry going round, so I don't consider it cruel or inhumane one bit. Netting Dolphins and similar creatures .. thats a different matter .. __________________ 45 Gallon FreshWater Community Tank 11.1 Gallon Quarantine / Breeder Tank Don't Forget The UK & Ireland Forums !http://www.proudtobebritish.co.uk/ea...ropics/eng.gif

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