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I understand. The gene pool is key to the future of these hugh fish. But let me share a reason to not put him back. Could he tell for sure the fish was under 100 lbs? What is a 100lb King worth in todays advertizing market? Years ago I had a guide tell me it could be a million dollars to the fisher that brings it in. I repeated that statement to an ad-exec a couple of years ago who laughed and said a certain Japanese Reel
Mfg that his company has for a client would pay more than that EVERY YEAR for the rights if caught with their gear. Then the line mfg etc. Endorsements,Endorsements like Tiger Woods. Now if he had a way of knowing the fish was under 100, I can understand sending him on his way. It may be I could use the money more than others.