Great question!! The main reason people are offended is that it is an out of season fish, which is to be released quickly. Taking the time to lay it in the grass and take a picture is frowned upon.
Buddy, relax. If you think I am a "key board tough guy" you obviously haven't been reading the OFC for long. Any and all of my comments were, and are, for the OP's benefit...well except for the comment on his habs hat, lol.
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