bramptonjerry Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I know that fish don't spawn until they reach a certain age but do they ever stop after that ie is that 25lb pike, 12 lb walleye really going back into the gene pool or are we just kidding ourselves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 There is an age class or size class at which fish have the greatest reproductive output ie most eggs per mass type deal. After this point they lose some of their reproductive capacity. I suspect this varies greatly among species and environments when this occurs. I believe slot lengths were implemented to keep the fish of highest reproductive capacity in the system. Though the released trophy fish may not contribute after you release it, it has spawned for years and contributing genetics which in some way helped it to survive to and older age. Releasing it however may grant another angler the pleasure of catching a trophy fish the next year. In most animals reproductive hormone output is decreased as they move past the middle of their lifespan. Hope I made my teachers proud?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramptonjerry Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I suspected as much ...so is there any real environmental harm in keeping a trophy mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I think it's more respect to the beast myself for living that long. .. and btw.. they don't give out bravery medals around here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramptonjerry Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 didn't mean to upset anyone, don't want to get you folks upset, just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 In most animals reproductive hormone output is decreased as they move past the middle of their lifespan. Yeah.....I know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 In most animals reproductive hormone output is decreased as they move past the middle of their lifespan. If that's the case then, it looks like I'm going to live to be about 200 years old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Not upset, do what your comfortable with. On some waters a 12 pound walleye, 25 pound pike are true trophies, note the range for a 25 pound northern seems to much more limited now, same with the walleye, selected waters have a much better chance of producing one now. Just a lot of people fishing, knowledge and equipment making it easier to locate and catch them. Just what I see here in Ohio,with bass, catch and release has made bass fishing much better and holds promise of it staying that way. Just personally, I quit keeping fish for trophies a long time ago. I have taken few pictures and I am more interested in getting fish I didn`t need for a weigh in back in the water as quickly as possible. Just me but I would rather see a picture and a live release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramptonjerry Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 nicely said....is all I can say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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