Does handling such a large fish in this way cause damage to the fish.
I would think that holding a fish with a gut as fat as the Tench in the catch reports article on F.M could cause serious damage and stress to the fish.
Surly a fish of such proportions should be supportd better when being handled. If this is the case then these sort of photos should not go to press as it will only give the anti's more amunition.
I am not having a go at the captor or anyone else for that matter, I would just like to know your thoughts on handling fish in this way.
I would think that holding a fish with a gut as fat as the Tench in the catch reports article on F.M could cause serious damage and stress to the fish.
Surly a fish of such proportions should be supportd better when being handled. If this is the case then these sort of photos should not go to press as it will only give the anti's more amunition.
I am not having a go at the captor or anyone else for that matter, I would just like to know your thoughts on handling fish in this way.