Things can get competitive on the HMS "Grandpa"...We usually designate a "stick boy" to handle the release stick. We do demand that morons tow the line and get the gear out of the water to prevent nice fish from wrapping around the gear and getting away.(Slab).We release alot of fish but don't like to tolerate losing fish for preventable reasons. A successful skipper simply cannot become complacent and let his crew become sloppy and unsuccessful. Those who don't know any better may get treated more delicately but don't count on it......Still wanna go?