bustin,

Just a thought to help you make your decision. The guys you saw "flossing" don't have any ethics. If they did or they ever stopped long enough to ask the same question you posed, they might have to admit they are wrong and be ashamed of their unsportsmanlike behavior. They are misguided and confuse meat fishing with sports fishing. The difference between the two is there are rules in sport. Yet they call themselves sportsmen even if they fish by the letter but not by the intent or spirit of the rules. Consequently they bring their shame down on all the rest who love the sport. If you want to call yourself a true sportsman don't believe the lie and do what you know is right. If you only care about the meat then do what you will but do the rest a favor and don't pawn yourself off as a sportsman as these guys are doing. And if you're ever unsure, check the regs and/or a true sportsman you can respect and want to be more like. If you honestly admire these guys then I suggest you find some new friends. A true friend and mentor wants the best for you and won't drag you down, steer you wrong or sell you out to justify his own unethical behavior. Make your choice, live by it and help others to do the same.

Just say no to flossing!