Quote Originally Posted by rojoguio View Post
So if a crappie is foul hooked in a tournament does it still count? I fish for the challenge & table fair.
In most instances, no .... it would not count & would have to be released at once. Rules usually dictate that the fish has to be "hooked" IN the mouth, so as to eliminate any chance of the angler "snagging" the fish (on purpose).