Since I have started fly fishing I have not kept one fish I have caught.
My main reason for this has been to do my part to preserve the dwindling
supply of fish. I would never keep a wild fish of any species under any
circumstances (even though I would like to sometimes).
However I have recently read a few different viewpoints on hatchery
fish. I am mainly talking about steelhead but salmon as well. I have
heard that these fish are for the most part unable to spawn and
fisherman are doing a service by removing them from the streams so they
do not intermingle with the natives. I have also heard the viewpoint
that all fish should be released whether they are native or not.
I have no problem with folks who do keep fish and would like to justify
keeping fish myself. I am interested in hearing some of the people on
this boards viewpoints (without starting big debate or anything). When
it comes down to it it is a personal decision but am interested in your
viewpoints. Also if anyone could recommend some reading material on the
subject I would appreciate it.
-sean
