If it makes you guys feel any better, myself and the 3 people I regularly fish with were not aware of the impact holding a native out of the water can have. Because of the recent activism on this board and ifish, I will avoid doing it in the future and so will everyone on my boat. (I think a shot of the fish in the water is just as cool, and can be done quickly).

Anyway, my boat doesn't catch a lot of fish, but I think you guys can take some satisfaction in the fact that the awareness has been raised and some people will think twice before taking those pictures (as I'm sure many others will).