a couple replies, first to Tom, I think you answered your own question. Do you think people choose to be a victim in a car accident? I am not saying that catch and release isn't possible by management standards, but to say it has no affect is absolutely ridiculous. try taking a 1/0 gammie and thread it in your lip; now take it out. How did that feel? I too have safely released many fish, but there are many anglers out there that frankly don't give a shi--. Ever hooked a fish deep in the throat, or behind te eye? What about those crowded days where twenty people are out there on the water beside you. If three of those guys catch that one native steelie once each. That fish will be absolutely exhausted. Ever been in a fight yourself. How exhausted were you? Now fight another two minutes...and two more..one more.......feel like spawning?