12-22-2010, 02:35 AM
I noticed along time ago, this forum is all about Hot Spotting and there really is no way to stop it....it is the nature of the beast (or forum as it were)
All I ask is that respect is shown to others and the fish. If you are not going to keep it, treat it with TLC. What happens when you put wet hands on ice? That is what is happening to the fish......common sense.
If fish are handled correctly, many can enjoy the same fish.
I guess that is what gets me the most. The gill gaffing, holding them out of the water too long, dropping them on the ice, hooking them too deep, handling them with gloves/towel, dry hands...etc.
I got no problem with how one fishes.
Above all, get out and fish when you can, enjoy yourself, and be safe to all.
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All I ask is that respect is shown to others and the fish. If you are not going to keep it, treat it with TLC. What happens when you put wet hands on ice? That is what is happening to the fish......common sense.
If fish are handled correctly, many can enjoy the same fish.
I guess that is what gets me the most. The gill gaffing, holding them out of the water too long, dropping them on the ice, hooking them too deep, handling them with gloves/towel, dry hands...etc.
I got no problem with how one fishes.
Above all, get out and fish when you can, enjoy yourself, and be safe to all.
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