Staying afloat... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

DONKEYPUNCH · 05-29-2009, 06:18 PM

What is that this year, eight, nine wsb kept? 6 or 7 pre-spawn? How many released? You figure a 60% survival rate, what, 4-5 more dead? How many broken off? How many of those don't manage to untangle and then die?

Ethical fishing. Think about it. How much is a "trophy" worth? Evidently for some, it's $300. For others, it's the future of our fishery.

Trophy fishing is for people with something to prove.

?? fisherman · 05-29-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DONKEYPUNCH

What is that this year, eight, nine wsb kept? 6 or 7 pre-spawn? How many released? You figure a 60% survival rate, what, 4-5 more dead? How many broken off? How many of those don't manage to untangle and then die?

Ethical fishing. Think about it. How much is a "trophy" worth? Evidently for some, it's $300. For others, it's the future of our fishery.

Trophy fishing is for people with something to prove. i.e. teensie weiner

And the Donkey has spoken LOL

Don't mind the HeeHaw........ congrats on the very nice catch!

B Slate · 05-29-2009, 06:40 PM

Nice fish
Don't listen to the donkey he's just jealous

DONKEYPUNCH · 05-29-2009, 07:00 PM

Sorry to interrupt your fan club, but how much meat do you need? Fish should only be kept for subsistence. There's a responsibility in being an angler, not to mention a guide. That responsibility is to protect the resource. Do not over-harvest, especially with pre-spawn fish. You can say what you want about numbers released, which don't all survive. Also those targeted, but broken off don't all survive. The bottom line is, keep what you can reasonably use for subsistence, not what you feel you need to prove that you caught by carrying it to the beach to see what it weighs.

fishinkid2010 · 05-29-2009, 07:05 PM

Very nice quality fish!

Pay no attention to the haters, I'm sure you put the meat to good use anyways.

fishchaser25 · 05-30-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DONKEYPUNCH

Sorry to interrupt your fan club, but how much meat do you need? Fish should only be kept for subsistence. There's a responsibility in being an angler, not to mention a guide. That responsibility is to protect the resource. Do not over-harvest, especially with pre-spawn fish. You can say what you want about numbers released, which don't all survive. Also those targeted, but broken off don't all survive. The bottom line is, keep what you can reasonably use for subsistence, not what you feel you need to prove that you caught by carrying it to the beach to see what it weighs.

the way I see it Josh is well withing his right to harvest 1 fish a day as many times as he wants. he isn't breaking any rules so you need to just back off and keep your stupid comments to yourself. don't get your panties all in a bunch over a fish that you wish you landed. how about you just man up and give credit where credit is do. I dont see you saying anything to those people that keep 2 or more yellows in 1 day. why don't you get off Josh's back and just go fishing

toadstoadsonly · 06-03-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DONKEYPUNCH

Sorry to interrupt your fan club, but how much meat do you need? Fish should only be kept for subsistence. There's a responsibility in being an angler, not to mention a guide. That responsibility is to protect the resource. Do not over-harvest, especially with pre-spawn fish. You can say what you want about numbers released, which don't all survive. Also those targeted, but broken off don't all survive. The bottom line is, keep what you can reasonably use for subsistence, not what you feel you need to prove that you caught by carrying it to the beach to see what it weighs.

Go hug a tree with PETA, I don't even get to fish LJ since its quite a distance from me I only get to hit the PV kelps. But I still love to read Josh's posts and hope I could get a chance to catch one of those trophy Ghost from the yak one day. Hope MPLA does not close the spot.

T-Rex · 05-29-2009, 07:28 PM

Congrats on another sweet biscuit! I'm sure family and friends enjoy the fresh fillets!

Don't you just love getting lectured by a jealous peta lovin jackass, er.. Donkey?

bigbarrels · 05-29-2009, 07:55 PM

Nice fish Josh! You da man!

DOGHOUSE26 · 05-29-2009, 08:43 PM

Nice catch Josh , thanks for sharing.

Is Donkeypunch French for Jackass?

baja709 · 05-29-2009, 10:47 PM

" the happy pedal home" That sez alot.What a good feeiling.Josh congradulation on a nice catch..........

05-29-2009, 06:18 PM	#1
DONKEYPUNCH Junior Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	What is that this year, eight, nine wsb kept? 6 or 7 pre-spawn? How many released? You figure a 60% survival rate, what, 4-5 more dead? How many broken off? How many of those don't manage to untangle and then die? Ethical fishing. Think about it. How much is a "trophy" worth? Evidently for some, it's $300. For others, it's the future of our fishery. Trophy fishing is for people with something to prove. Last edited by DONKEYPUNCH; 05-29-2009 at 07:23 PM.

05-29-2009, 06:40 PM	#3
B Slate Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Verne Posts: 92	Nice fish Don't listen to the donkey he's just jealous

05-29-2009, 07:00 PM	#4
DONKEYPUNCH Junior Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	Sorry to interrupt your fan club, but how much meat do you need? Fish should only be kept for subsistence. There's a responsibility in being an angler, not to mention a guide. That responsibility is to protect the resource. Do not over-harvest, especially with pre-spawn fish. You can say what you want about numbers released, which don't all survive. Also those targeted, but broken off don't all survive. The bottom line is, keep what you can reasonably use for subsistence, not what you feel you need to prove that you caught by carrying it to the beach to see what it weighs.

05-29-2009, 07:05 PM	#5
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	Very nice quality fish! Pay no attention to the haters, I'm sure you put the meat to good use anyways.

05-29-2009, 07:28 PM	#8
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Congrats on another sweet biscuit! I'm sure family and friends enjoy the fresh fillets! Don't you just love getting lectured by a jealous peta lovin jackass, er.. Donkey?

05-29-2009, 07:55 PM	#9
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Nice fish Josh! You da man!

05-29-2009, 08:43 PM	#10
DOGHOUSE26 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Escondido Posts: 36	Nice catch Josh , thanks for sharing. Is Donkeypunch French for Jackass?

05-29-2009, 10:47 PM	#11
baja709 Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 28	" the happy pedal home" That sez alot.What a good feeiling.Josh congradulation on a nice catch..........