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Originally Posted by Capspath83
Are Bass and other fish safe to eat from Lake Waywayanda?
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Some people consider me a Catch-and-Release extremist, but living in one of the most densely populated regions of the world, I believe we can not have quality sport fishing without ethical sportsmen practicing catch-and-releae far and above the suicidal guidelines set by the state fish & game.
Remember, Hong Kong has a population density of 6,735 people per square mile. Essex County, New Jersey has a population density of 6,318 people per square mile. Almost the same. How good do you think the freshwater fishing is in Hong Kong? I would guess not very good.
In addition, imagine you are in a supermarket and you see a label on a package of meat that reads:
"DANGER: Mercury Contamination. Limit consumption by children to one meal per month and keep away from pregnant women. "
Would any reasonable person buy that meat? Probably not. But that's the same warning on Largemouth Bass in many waters and some people feel compelled to kill and eat every one they catch. Why?
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