TC1OZ Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Just wanted to stir up some conversation.. as I know how much of a problem some of you guys have with this situation.. The episode was the "family fishing" episode and he was out fishing for little pan fish with his daughter. The host was fishing with his wife and daughter at the top of this small waterfall. The wife was razzing him about not catching anything. His daughter catches a little bass, and being a little girl he takes it off the hook for her. He then turns into himself and re-hooks the fish on his line, tosses the fish back to the bottom of the waterfall and "pretends to catch it". Now I know this was all in good fun and I'm really not offended by it. But isn't that illegal? Discuss... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darsky Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 yaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 yaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnn Tired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykester Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I remember seeing something on the Food network where they were catching sturgeon at Algonquin and then took one home and prepared it. I thought sturgeon were closed year round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Mike is a member here, send him a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Mike is a member here, send him a PM I have no problem with it, thus I'm not going to send him a PM. But I was just wondering isn't this technically the same as snagging a fish, re-hooking it, and pretending you caught it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brifishrgy Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 But I was just wondering isn't this technically the same as snagging a fish, re-hooking it, and pretending you caught it? no its not the same as snagging a fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 (edited) no its not the same as snagging a fish Well the fish was legally caught. Unhooked. Re-hooked on a different line. Thrown back in the water. And reeled back in. Not exactly the same. Looks like I made a bad post... But am I wrong on this being illegal or not? Correct me if I'm wrong, don't just tell me I'm wrong. Tell me why. Edited April 20, 2010 by TC1OZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Just wanted to stir up some conversation.. as I know how much of a problem some of you guys have with this situation.. I think in this case the operative words are "stir up"...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 (edited) I think in this case the operative words are "stir up"...... I haven't seen GCD around in the last couple of weeks.. Figure someones gotta stir the pot. Edited April 20, 2010 by TC1OZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I haven't seen GCD around in the last couple of weeks.. Figure someones gotta stir the pot. And you see what happened to Glenn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brifishrgy Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 But am I wrong on this being illegal or not? Correct me if I'm wrong, don't just tell me I'm wrong. Tell me why. the fish was caught legally, what was done after doesn't matter, some throw them back and some throw them in livewells or tow them on stringers for hours till they decide to kill them. as long as it was legally caught there was nothing wrong with what he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 the fish was caught legally, what was done after doesn't matter, some throw them back and some throw them in livewells or tow them on stringers for hours till they decide to kill them. as long as it was legally caught there was nothing wrong with what he did. I hope you never run into a CO. They are a little more firm on the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Sorry for this post... Didn't know I was going to ruffle feathers. I just like discussing the laws that we live by. Technically the fish was not caught by angling methods which is illegal. I was pretty shocked seeing this on TV. I guess we can turn a blind eye to some things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish-miester Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 dont you just love this forum for that.. you post a question and you get all kind of replies.. saying basically how your dumb for asking questions.. now I didnt see this episode.. but im sure if I did I would probably post the same question... and well I dont have an answer to give you.. but I guess the fish is a part of his limit.. though I am no CO.. so .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brifishrgy Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I hope you never run into a CO. They are a little more firm on the rules. so what rule did he break then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish-miester Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 so what rule did he break then he doesnt know.. hence why he made this topic.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykester Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 What he did was wrong and while I don't know if it's illegal, he should be frowned upon as doing that only decreases the fishes chance of survival, unless he was keeping a baby bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanD Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 (edited) Too bad Italo wasnt a member here; hed probably answer this question, from first hand knowledge. LOL Dan. Edited April 20, 2010 by DanD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Just wanted to stir up some conversation... The episode was the "family fishing" episode and he was out fishing for little pan fish with his daughter. The host was fishing with his wife and daughter at the top of this small waterfall. The wife was razzing him about not catching anything. His daughter catches a little bass, and being a little girl he takes it off the hook for her. He then turns into himself and re-hooks the fish on his line, tosses the fish back to the bottom of the waterfall and "pretends to catch it". I'm really not offended by it. Wow, wouldn't wanna bring you fishing with the kids. They would all be scared you would phone the cops or CO's or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 dont you just love this forum for that.. you post a question and you get all kind of replies.. saying basically how your dumb for asking questions.. now I didnt see this episode.. but im sure if I did I would probably post the same question... and well I dont have an answer to give you.. but I guess the fish is a part of his limit.. though I am no CO.. so .. HAHAHA Thanks. Finally someone who just answered the damn question. I'm not sure either... Thus why I asked. I just know that its illegal to pick a fish out of water with your hands, not sure what the rules are on re-hooking a fish on a different line and throwing it back in the water/reeling it in are.... I only posted this because I know how hard core some people are on this forum... ripping on people for throwing the fish back in rather than releasing them with care... or for keeping it out of the water for too long. But when someone on TV re-hooks a fish and huffs it back into the water attached to a hook and reels it back in....no big deal. (To me it is no big deal, but some of the hardcore people should have a problem with this.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Wow, wouldn't wanna bring you fishing with the kids. They would all be scared you would phone the cops or CO's or something. again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fish-miester Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 wow.. TC10Z Im with ya on this one.. one day people are freaking on people for dropping a fish into the water from to high up.. the next day they could give a crap.. must just be that its a beauty day and they are stuck at work so there a little grumpy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 What he did was wrong and while I don't know if it's illegal, he should be frowned upon as doing that only decreases the fishes chance of survival, unless he was keeping a baby bass? He didn't keep it. After he pretended to catch it again he just tossed it back in. Not sure if its illegal thus why I made the topic and put a "?" after the illegal fishing... I guess people are missing the point of my post and assuming I'm trying to flame this guy... Just wondering if what he did was right... doesn't seem right to me. Even if its not illegal he didn't show the fish any respect. A 4 inch bass deserves as much respect as a 42" musky in my opinion. wow.. TC10Z Im with ya on this one.. one day people are freaking on people for dropping a fish into the water from to high up.. the next day they could give a crap.. must just be that its a beauty day and they are stuck at work so there a little grumpy.. Funny enough he was a good 4 feet above the water he toss the hooked fish back into, plus his height. I actually watched this episode on my lunch break at work and thought to myself... Man I bet people on OFC would rip this guy a new if they saw what he was doing here... --------------------- I could care less, I'd do the same. I just posed the question if this was illegal or not. I know there are some hard core naturalists/conservationists who would take offense to this kind of action. And the fact that its not just some random guy.. this guy is on TV setting the example for anyone watching. Is that how you treat a fish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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