Quote Originally Posted by Lou View Post
I have seen more dead crappie floating around of late than I care to. Everyone of them had issues with their mouth, and I think they were hook induced. Catch and release may not be all that people think it is... I sure don't know percentages, etc., but I have seen a lot of dead crappie lately which appear to have been caught and released. Several bass as well, but more crappie than bass this past week to be sure. I have no answers, just injecting this as a factor into the discussion.
I agree, seen lots of floating crappie at RF and EF this past weekend. The crappie that swallows it and is below 9 inches is probably going to die unless you cut your hook or jig.