"Most catchable-size fish aren't phased by the change in pressured. if anything they're stoked by it. 'The physical effect on bigger fish is less pronounced.,' Hugill explains. 'Bass, walleyes, pike and other larger fish are built to handle it and the changes in pressure are small compared to their overall size, mass, and ability to swim.'"
Don Johnson in March 2007 "NAF" Rick
