Newport Beach - 06/14

[octico]

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Why would you beat a fish over the head in your kayak and then release it?

Kind of defeats the purpose?

Come prepared so that you don't foolishly waste our resources.

I totally agree, I normally don't do such a thing. I am not defending myself, nor do I feel a need to.

I had no choice he had a hook in his eye, one inside his gill and two more along his belly. I tried untying him on the deck of my yak, but that turned into a total mess. If you have ever caught a cuda you know how much of a pain they can be.

I normally don't forget things, but this was one of those days where I did. I respect your opinion, but I am sure you have had a day where you have forgotten a thing or two? What other choice did I have, release him with a sabiki rig rapped around him and have another fish get rapped into that mess?

*** You did read in my original post the fish swam a without issue, right? ***