A minor modification in handling technique for photos is not going to "cramp the style" of responsible fish handlers. These guys aren't going to mind keeping one of their hands in the water to keep part of the fish in the water. That's the only thing they will have to do different to stay in compliance with the new rule. Aside from that, these guys will still use the same TLC that they always have. That's really the jist of what I was getting at in my original post. Guess I should have said "really doesn't affect them in any significant way"

And one more thing.... it's not about the law being too extreme. It's about too damn many whiners! Like I said before, good fishermen adapt their technique to changing conditions. Conditions are about to change folks.... ADAPT!