"The 'thump' registering through the rod translates instantly into a
pounding heart for the angler who knows he's tied into a big spring
smallmouth. For the bass on the other end, the response in nearly the
same, as it fights against the resistance of the rod and line. In fact,
a short 20-second struggle can elevate he fish's cardiac output to such
a level that it might need an hour's recovery time for its heart to
return to resting levels. If the battle lasts two or three minutes, the
fish might require three hours or more to recover." (This goes back
to the thread we had several weeks ago about bringing a fish in quickly
or playing it to submission.) I hadn't seen a fish biologist's take on
this before, but it certainly reinforces my thinking. Therefore, I
still advocate as quick a battle as possible and immediate release.
"Smallmouth Cardiac Workout" In "North American Fisherman"
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