I like the new rule, but wish the yo yo's were gone. The overall number of 3lb+ fish has decreased in the past 3-4 years if you look at the tourney weigh ins. I know someone will holler it's a cycle, and I'm sure some of it is, but maybe the new rule will speed the cycle for bigger fish up some. To many 2-2.5lb fish going home in coolers nowadays with the media attention it's had as of late. The CM National Championship will be back there in 2017. Everyone likes catching big fish including me, but to release those BIG girls under 3 would be welcomed in my book. It's known as a Trophy Lake. Let's help to keep it that way with a bit of conservation.
Im a firm believer that "If ya need em, Eat em" but in reality, most of the fishermen I know don't need near as many as they catch. Post your pics an chunk em back if ya don't NEED em. JMO tho.
Because of the size of the lake, I feel the same way about Butla.
