If they can be legally released back into the water at the end of the day. Can a team of two put 30 fish into their livewell and release the 23 they don't want at the end of the day before loading the boat for weigh in? Or do they have to keep them? During nationals we were only allowed 8 fish in our boat at one time. I am sure many were in violation that day of the culling rule.

Unrelated to tournament fishing. I do not eat fish but I like to keep some bigger fish for pictures and will put them in the livewell until the end of the day. I will then take some pics and weigh them if I have not already weighed them when caught and then release them at the marina or in some beds. Would be handy to know if I am in violation by doing this.