Quote Originally Posted by elkhunter View Post
I also throw any back if I have to pinch the tail to get 10". It's not worth the risk and my family isn't going hungry.
I am one of those fishermen too. I put a piece of athletic tape 1/16" above the 10" line of my checker. The tail has to be "in" the white, and I love a good fish fry as much as the next guy.
Just my personal rule.