Canada Goose Posted August 6, 2007 Report Posted August 6, 2007 Did anyone happen to see the program yesterday where they were catching lakers on Lake Nipigon??? After watching Darryl Cronzy lift a forty pound laker by the gills to hold it up for the camera, his partner attempted to release it while shoving it back and forth in the water. While doing this, blood started gushing from the fish's gills and instantly the camera faded out. They re-shot from a different angle (viewers not able to see the fish) and they claimed it swam off recuperated. NOT A CHANCE!!!. In complete disgust, I sent show host Mr Darryl Cronzy a letter last night. Suffice to say I was not surprised by his response this morning. Here are a cut and paste of my e-mail and his response. I will be forwarding it to the WFN. I'm also wondering if this is a reportable offence to the authorities in Ontario and who would be the right people to contact regarding this matter. My Letter: Attn Darryl Cronzy. Today, I caught the tail end of your program on WFN where you were fishing for lakers on Lake Nipigon. I was shocked to watch you hoist that 40 pound laker by the gill plate out of the net for the camera photo op prior to your partner releasing the fish. I was disgusted, but not surprised to see the resulting blood gushing from the fish's gills just prior to the camera quickly fading out of the shot. Interestingly, the next shot was from a poor angle where we (the viewer) could not see the fish swim off successfully from the said "4 - 5 minute revival". There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that fish did not survive. This is a completely unacceptable way to handle any sport fish, especially a great old laker that's probably more than forty years old. As an angler, you have the duty to release all fish in a careful manner that gives them the best chance at recuperation. Hanging them from your meat hooks inside their gill plate is very far from being careful and no doubt results in unacceptably high mortality rates. As the host of a fishing show aired across the country, you have the added responsibility of handling your fish properly so viewers don't get the impression this practice is acceptable because it is not!! I have seen this ' gill hoisting ' crap many times in past episodes and it's time for it to stop. If you truly care about the resource as you claim, fish handling etiquette should, and will become an integral part of your show. Right now, it does not exist. I sincerely hope you consider breaking this poor habit of yours and start releasing your fish properly Darryl. His response from "darryl choronzey" <[email protected]>: dear disgusted. i've been raising and breeding fish, stripping fish in hatcheries and the wild and lifting fish for 40 years...gill lifts do not hurt fish if they are hoisted properly, the fish was not bleeding and the fish did swim away healthy and safe...feel free to tune in to any other shore of your liking....or better yet get your own show cronzy (Nice grammar and punctuation, there Cronzy)
Musky or Specks Posted August 6, 2007 Report Posted August 6, 2007 For Darryl its all about the shore lunch.
Roy Posted August 6, 2007 Report Posted August 6, 2007 Hey Goose, maybe our members can take a gander at your 4 posts to this board and they can make up their own minds as to which side your bread's buttered on.
Canada Goose Posted August 6, 2007 Author Report Posted August 6, 2007 (edited) Well, its always on the side that falls on the floor, silly! Oh, and while you are at it, would you mind telling this guy that this fish isn't a bass... Edited August 6, 2007 by Canada Goose
silveradosheriff Posted August 6, 2007 Report Posted August 6, 2007 I hate the way that fat *!@! releases his fish. My kids watch and think that it is some sort of Javelin competition. Whereas, the other shows are pretty professional in their release (on average). Hopefully my post count will not be challenged!
kuhaman Posted August 6, 2007 Report Posted August 6, 2007 For Darryl its all about the shore lunch. Mmmmm Shore lunch!
danbo Posted August 7, 2007 Report Posted August 7, 2007 FYI>>Mr. Choronzey has done more for Ontario's sport fisheries & Angling A.ssociations than all of us on this board put together. He's a living legend & deserves our Respect & support. He's a true sportsman above all else! Cheers, Dan Reid
bassboy Posted August 7, 2007 Report Posted August 7, 2007 And let me guess.......its a nice 'ski too!
bigbuck Posted August 7, 2007 Report Posted August 7, 2007 I'd give Cronzy the benefit of the doubt. He's out there battling for our interests as anglers with the powers that be. I'd doubt that he'd do anything to hurt a big laker intentionally. As for buddy with the trout with the mouth wide open, I figure that went into his frying pan.
joonmoon Posted August 7, 2007 Report Posted August 7, 2007 (edited) I do believe Mr. Choronzey could use a few upgrades to his manner of releasing fish too, but how often does he release fish anyway, I guess he doesn't eat everything he catches does he? I attended a seminar he put on about 12 years ago and wasn't impressed one bit. I'm sure he does a fair amount of good for the sport and he is involved which is more than most of us can say. Maybe you can't teach an old dog new tricks...hmmm. Edited August 7, 2007 by joonmoon
Corey Posted August 7, 2007 Report Posted August 7, 2007 (edited) Hey Canada Goose... tell me something... You spell his last name wrong, it's Choronzey. You claim to cut and paste his response, with the last name spelled wrong. Are you trying to convince us that he doesn't know how to spell his last name? I think you are full of it. I think it would be great to have Darryl and his people take you to court for libel because of your Bull post here. Putting words in his mouth that he didn't say or write. You should be banned for criminal activity on here. You should have legal action taken against you for your lies and slander against Darryl. Why don't you go spread your Bull on other boards. cd. Edited August 7, 2007 by Corey
Fisherman Posted August 7, 2007 Report Posted August 7, 2007 So what if he likes to eat a few fish, it's part of fishing, don't see anyone lamenting about all the cows that get eaten or chickens that get their arse kicked by some "handlers. Like Danbo said, he's done quite a bit for the improvement of the sport.
Canada Goose Posted August 7, 2007 Author Report Posted August 7, 2007 Are you trying to convince us that he doesn't know how to spell his last name? As you can see, he signed the email "cronzy", but his email came from darryl choronzey" <[email protected]> So, thats how he signed his name. Ask him yourself.
Corey Posted August 7, 2007 Report Posted August 7, 2007 Ya... the only 2 threads you have posted in are the first, you begging us to vote for you for something... who the frig are you? and this one. Go away.
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