Glad to hear it opened a few ears BH

I think the point of these discussions is to encourage others to use common sense and protect the resource / fishing ops.

It's not about taking a picture at all, it's about being careful when you do. For those using drifters that can be easily pulled into the shallows and the fish handled in the water ... it's easy and can be done w/o harm to the fish. When working with boats that can't be taken into the shallows where fish can be handled only briefly out of the water and over the water rather than a hard floor when they squirm free (it does happen) ... then sometimes those photo ops will have to be forgone for the sake of the fish and so forth.

While some might not see the importance of the actionand / or reasons behind the reactions of other anglers ... they're very real. Many anglers work hard to carefully take care of the fish and it's frustrating to see others treat them carelessly at times. A good example for anglers in my neck of the woods was the near closure of the Hoh a few years ago for summer king fishing due to published photos of profusely bleeding / poorly handled fish to be released ... it could happen elsewhere and to all those that go to great lengths to take care of the fish ... they're gonna lose out because of the actions of others.

Be smart out there and good luck to all!