Quote Originally Posted by Rudypoo4444 View Post
I have a different view on this, and I hope you don't get offended but I just have to say it:


First off, we need more people like you around that are willing to help a buddy out and give him a good spot to fish. People are way too stingy with their fishing spots. I mean come on, it is fishing, it is supposed to be fun. I give out spots all the time to people if they ask just because I like seeing people have a good time.

Secondly, keeping and eating a bass is not a sin nor is it breaking the law. I don't get you catch and release only guys. Do you think bass are an endangered species? Last time I checked there are plenty of fish in the lakes if even I can go out and catch a limit on a regular basis. That is why there are creel and size limits on bass so we can manage the resource. If there were no guys out there harvesting these fish, they would soon become overpopulated and you wouldn't find anymore big fish in the lakes. So us "catch and release into the grease" guys may actually be doing you a favor.

And lastly, your spots aren't "ruined" just because your buddy kept a few bass from those spots. Bass can and will travel miles in search of cover and food. If these spots are as good as you say they are, then I am sure there will be other bass in line to call that spot home.

So do all of us fishermen a favor and keep helping out your fellow fisherman in need, the lake is there for all of us to enjoy. Don't you feel good about helping a friend have a good day on the lake? I know I do when I give someone a good spot to fish.

Rudy, no offense taken at all. I have no problem with someone keeping some bass to eat, but it's hard to swallow seing that done to a 4 or 5Lber out of T-ville. Keep SOME small 15 " thats fine but to keep pulling 18-20" to eat isn't for me. I used to striper fish some and was shocked we couldn't throw them back so I quit fishin for them, I won't take the chance of killing a 15 lb fish if no one is going to eat it. Thats why I quit deer hunting, I don't like the meat, I paid to have it processed and gave it away, poeple wouldn't even want to go pick it up wanted me to bring it to them. I sometimes gave it away at check in.