My "rant" wasn't directed at anyone, especially you, Rick. I know it came across that way, sorry. Like i said, i have no problem with people keeping fish, regardless of species. I have eaten trout, stripers, hybrids, bass, etc in the past, but limit myself now to walleye, crappie, and sauger. This is purely personal and i don't feel that everyone should follow my personal choices. All i ask is that people think about what details they share in a public forum. The overwhelming majority of this forum's members are responsible, ethical anglers, and they are already practicing what i suggest. In fact, many were doing it well before me. BD, in particular, warned me of being too loose-lipped when i first posted on this site. Please don't feel that i want to reprimand, browbeat, or scorn anyone, i just want to protect what we have. My main beef is with people who feel every fish they catch should be eaten. If i offended you, i apologize again. That was not my intention. But to those who feel the "meat hunter" stereotype hits close to home, please be aware of your actions in the future.
Chris
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