[Dino]

Not exactly perfect science, but then again- that doesnt exist in fisheries management. Great post and I totally agree that if we want to keep the fishery robust we need to release more big fish, if only to keep those big fish genes in the ocean as long as possible. I know it makes for a great dock shot to pull 20 cow bass off the bunker pods, but do you really need to freeze and eat all that meat? probably not. its about the cool dock shot isnt it? I think one big fish per man, per day is plenty. what is so bad about 2 fish at 28" where only 1 can be 38" +

PS: dont feel like you need to walk on eggshells posting about conservation issue. There are a few guys on each message board that get real sarcastic any time someone mentions releasing more and killing less fish. they assume you are a some kind of tree hugger if you suggest releasing fish. dont mind them, most people on the message boards love big fish and want there to be many many of them.