Re: Ethics??????
Originally Posted by
Darian
HAHA you are so funny man. I mean technically if we didn't want to harm ANY fish, we'd use rubber cast nets, take your picture then release.
I think it brings up a good point though.
The fact that as fly fisherman, we are all just fishing. If we didn't want to harm fish at all, we'd pretty much just go out and cast leaders. But the fact is we do harm fish to a small degree, whether nymphing or swinging. The fact that catching them on nymphs will usually produce more fish is not debatable, but I don't see anyone complaining when the water temp is higher and people do great swinging. I don't think I've ever seen a fisherman, whether swing or nymph, say "Hey, you know what? Im catching WAY TOO many fish.. I think I'd better stop..." Sometimes on the A I would be happy just to catch 1 fish, either on nymph or swung.... or nightcrawler on a size 1 treble.. J/k!! But I think we are overlooking one big point also. *Ability* Some fly fisherman are masters, and can catch fish on a hook and peice of thread. Others, like myself are still learning (even after 4 years!), so we would try any fly to get into A fish if it calls for it on one of THOSE days. I don't think anyone would look down upon a beginner right?
Bottom line, people do what works for them... based on their ability, knowledge, and experiences. To each his own.. But at the end of the day we're all just fisherman.
My life can be summed up by a fly cast. Strip our all you've got out, load the rod, shoot line and hope you don't scare away the objects of your affection.
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