I don't know what I said that got your panties in a bunch but you seem to be the one that likes to "shoot first and ask questions later..." or at least that's the same accusation you used in another post calling out a respected member on this board just for trying to help a guy find his stolen boat.

The TN River system in your sweet home AL is arguably the best trophy blue cat fishery in the nation. It will only continue to be that way long term with continued conservation efforts.

I'll do the simple math for you - the more trophy size fish left in a body of water the better the chance a recreational fisherman has to catch it. Those that want food for the table generally don't keep large fish anyway - especially from the Ohio River. It effects tournament fisherman the most because we might have to throw back 25+lbers but it's a small price to pay for the sake of conservation.