Originally Posted by
xring
OK,,here's my position, the size of the fish is relative to the body of water and what that body of water is capable of producing. Some areas produce bigger fish than others, so its not necessarly about the size. Personally, I like the 10" fish for dineing, but love the biggun's when catching.
I don't have to limit out to be happy, and in my humble opinion, there's more to fishing than catching. I think we all have a competitive side that tempts us to be the best we can be, catch bigger and more than Joe Blow, but its not what keeps me going back to the lake.
The catch and release is not all its cracked up to be either, many fish every day are released that should have been kept, hooked to deep,,etc. And pulling one from 35 ft of water most assuredly injurys that fish...I have had their eyes pop out from the pressure I assume.
I have no idea what the point of this thread is, always, there will be those who catch more and bigger, most of the time, its because they have worked harder at the game, devoted more time to the sport, have better equipment, the list goes on and on. As long as a game law is not violated, they have my blessings. I try desperately hard not to condemn anyman his version of catching, be it a cane pole on the bank, or a $50,000.00 boat with another $10,000.00 worth of electronics on board and the knowledge to use them.
I'm going fishing now, if I catch a limit, I'll be tickled to death, if not, I'll still be a happy camper, because out there, I'm more one with nature, I can see and feel the good lords hand in the surroundings.
I'm still almost positive that God had old men in mind when he designed the crappie and I think he did a splendid job!
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