Snagly,

You're right that sometimes leaving the hook in them is the way to go, but I opt for cutting the line near the fish's mouth with a sharp pair of scissors, rather than jerking the leader, which could cause damage to the fish if the hook was nestled in an area prone to damage. That way, almost none of the line is left trailing the fish, you don't have to tire them out nearly as much as you would if you were actually trying to unhook them, and you don't need to net them at all. Of course, this requires gear sturdy enough to get them near you, but I don't know why some guys won't just get the fish in close and risk losing it, even though they know they can't keep it anyway. I guess they feel a fish that doesn't actually touch the beach hasn't been caught.
I was checking out those cradles while watching guys fish for Muskies on TV; interesting. But the way I figure it, the less you touch them with hands, nets, beach, whatever, the better off they are, so I go with the close distance release. And when you're looking for photos I try to snatch them up out of the water real quick, a couple quick ones, and then a little revival. I sure would love to know the survival rates of the particular fish I've "landed" , but who knows.

I guess the point is, take it easy on a fish you intend to release. This crap with guys dragging them four feet up the gravel and sand bar only to "wash it off" for a good picture really has to end. Same for the guys who net a fish in deep water in their boat, and then proceed to let it bash around in their boat for 10 minutes while the other dude fumbles around for the camera. If you see goons doing this crap, feel free to drop a sarcastic comment their way. They obviously need it.
Well, alright then. I don't reckon I got too much more to say about that.......

Fish on........