Nope, the grandkids would be able to see and touch my record muskie. if/when i catch the world record muskie or world record any species I would keep it, no question! thats why i fish, to chase and hopefully catch the record. I'd even keep a personal best muskie or any species of fish for the wall even if it wasn't a record, as long as it is within the law of course. but i don't frown upon those who release their fish.