Salmo g.,

As you mentioned, a hook in a fish's lip never did any good to the fish. So I don't think it's unreasonable to think that a C&R season might have a negative impact on the fish. You'll note I said that a C&R season "would maybe" have a minimal negative impact. Unless you think agency determinations are infallible (I'm pretty sure you don't), that's not really inconsistent with NMFS past findings, right?

I'm still skeptical on what effect closed v. C&R has on poaching.