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Great post. I agree that social media has changed the way we deal with catch & release.
These are my thoughts when I hook a big bass:
1) Oh please, just let me see it.
2) C'mon, If I touch the leader it counts as a 'catch'!
3) Wow - this is big! I have to post it on Facebook.
4) Where is my phone?
5) Okay, don't get the phone wet or drop it in the water (again). The replacement cost is over $600.
6) (Camera is on -fish out of water) Is the whole fish in the frame? Is my face in the frame? What the hell am I wearing? Should I take off my glasses? Should I smile?
7) Where is the sun? I don't want the sun the be hind me when I shoot the pic. Do I need to spin the kayak to get the sun right?
8) Decent. One more pic. Okay.
9) Now, we release the fish.
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