maceo
Well-known member
When does a fish count as 'caught' morally? Is it when you actually touch them with your hands?
I've had fish drop off at the net, I've had ones that have dropped off as I'm reeling them in but I've had a real good look at them, I've had ones that I've actually had on the bank that have performed a huge flip flop as I'm unhooking them and managed to get themselves back into the water and swim away.
None of those scenarios would count in a match of course, but with regard to bragging rights, when you get home or someone asks you whether you've caught anything, can you properly count any of these and keep a clear conscience?
Just wondered others feelings.
I've had fish drop off at the net, I've had ones that have dropped off as I'm reeling them in but I've had a real good look at them, I've had ones that I've actually had on the bank that have performed a huge flip flop as I'm unhooking them and managed to get themselves back into the water and swim away.
None of those scenarios would count in a match of course, but with regard to bragging rights, when you get home or someone asks you whether you've caught anything, can you properly count any of these and keep a clear conscience?
Just wondered others feelings.