Originally Posted by **********

Catch & Release fishing is pretty stupid and pointless. The hook goes right through its face, sometimes through its eye or brain, possibly blinding it, probably causing lots of pain, and then its thrown back in the water to die a slow death from wound, infection, etc.

I *love* natural lakes, and fishing can be a great way to relax. But if its illegal to fish, I'd be just as happy on the boat or canoe, in the middle of the lake, enjoying the view or taking a nice long snooze.

Poor fish!