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74 | 64.91% |
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16 | 14.04% |
| Not sure, will decide after I land it |
  
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24 | 21.05% |
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05-21-2014, 09:42 AM
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Re: 50 Pound Bass - Would You Release It?
MY p/b is 33lbs but if I was lucky enough to catch 50 lb fish I would surely release it.
  
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05-21-2014, 10:00 AM
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Re: 50 Pound Bass - Would You Release It?
Never kept anything over 25lbs, and yes that includes a few 50's.
 I release primarily for two reasons, ok maybe three. Big girls keep the stocks healthy, they taste like shit and that intangible one, like Gerry, I can't quite put my finger on. Emotional connection with the fish? Not sure but, I feel sad every second I keep them out of the water and can only really celebrate once they are swimming away. |
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05-21-2014, 10:07 AM
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Re: 50 Pound Bass - Would You Release It?
Catch one first.. then decide.. it's easy to say until you hear that THUD hit the deck.
People who have caught 50's know what that thud is. |
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05-21-2014, 10:33 AM
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Re: 50 Pound Bass - Would You Release It?
50lb plus fish is old taste like a board! They take a good pic
But if she was gut hooked or mishandled It is crab food. So if I caught one, and she was handled Correctly and would survive then back she goes, if not then keep her And take lots if pics! Last edited by BCinerie; 05-21-2014 at 01:30 PM.. |
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05-21-2014, 10:58 AM
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Re: 50 Pound Bass - Would You Release It?
Never caught a striper close to that. I immediately said release. But had second thoughts. SO I honestly said- not sure
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05-21-2014, 11:42 AM
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Re: 50 Pound Bass - Would You Release It?
Still looking to break the #40 mark. That being said, if it was my first #50+, I'm not going to lie, I'd be inclined keep it. If I'm fortunate enough to catch any additional #50+ then they'd definitely be released.
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05-21-2014, 12:49 PM
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Re: 50 Pound Bass - Would You Release It?
I would tie it to my roof & drive back to philly & eat every inch i could. I have caught & kept 40lbrs before & ate every piece of fillet & cooked the head I thought it was delicious, & I used the carcass in the garden but i can accept I am the bad guy
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05-21-2014, 02:17 PM
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Re: 50 Pound Bass - Would You Release It?
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I'd release it just to piss you off |
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