Originally Posted By: stlhdr1
Originally Posted By: Thumbburner
I’d like to know what the difference in mortality is between a fly fisher that has to battle a steelhead for a long duration vs someone in a boat that can net for a quick release.


I'm more concerned with the studies that have eliminated standard gear fisherman and no signs of improvements. Selective gear rules are nothing more than to eliminate the game hogs...

Just goes to show tactics used has little if anything to do with survival and populations. It's a much bigger problem that no one wants to acknowledge..

Keith


What studies are these Keith? I've mostly seen selective gear rules associated with quality waters regulations, where the intent is to improve the quality of the angling experience. Those rules are usually single barbless hooks, no bait, and no motors on boats. These regs don't have much, if anything, to do with fish populations overall.