The funny thing about attacking catch and release is that those who practice it would give up fishing altogether for a significant period of time to improve runs. However its easier for the meat sporties, the tribes and the commercials to keep the catch and releasers around. This way they can always point the finger at catch and release mortality. The question is if the meat sporties, tribes and commercials would give up fishing altogether for a period of time to improve the runs? I don't think so.