RVTA tag 1008..... Bow-a-saurus!!

[Billfish715]

Originally Posted by UglyStick

That is one big Bow - great job... too bad he's not still swimming...

Life and fishing are about making choices......personal, ethical choices. That fish is a trophy in any place in the world no less N.J. I have no problem with people who catch and keep fish as long as they are not wasted. Would that fish have survived if it were released? Maybe. Was it that big when it was stocked? Probably not. Given the size of the "Valley" would that fish likely be hooked again by you or anyone? The likelihood of that fish dying of old age is probably a better bet. Would that fish have grown much bigger? There is a limit to everything.....again probably not.

The smile on the angler's face is priceless. It's his trophy......probably of a lifetime. Don't deny his pride and accomplishment. Thank the RVTA for making it possible and send them a donation so maybe you can make your own ethical decision when you catch one.