ceestand Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 That is the question. I'm brand new to fishing, haven't caught one striper yet. That leaves me in the silver-lined position to ask your opinions on this: When I do land my first keeper, what's the right thing to do by the fish? I'm all for catch-and-release in general, but I do intend to eat my share of fish. Should my first striped bass be reminisced as not only a great sport, but great eating, or should it be released as thanks for taking my cherry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albacized Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 As long as it's of legal size, do which ever you please - that's your legal right. And as far as my own personal view is concerned, as long as you're not keeping it to parade it around, then disgarding/wasting it, it's all good...enjoy the fruits of your success (but that doesn't mean not to take pictures...LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trade off Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 For my first keeper, I took a quick photo, then kissed it on the head and released it. This is supposed to bring good luck. I continue to do this with each first keeper of the season. The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 I'd throw the first one back and keep the 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searchin Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Not even a choice. Throw it back. It makes the fish gods happy and keeps the kharma on the level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBHarvey Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 they don't taste very good. I've done stuff I ain't proud of, and the stuff I am proud of is disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly By Nite Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 they don't taste very good. For the first time i have started to trim out the red meat...and not a hack job i mean carefully trim it all out so it looks nice and appetizing. I am enjoying eating them again this way. I mean i like to eat that red meat but i think it was starting to get to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EHLawyer Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 A kiss on the lips is generally required........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winch Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 For the first time i have started to trim out the red meat...and not a hack job i mean carefully trim it all out so it looks nice and appetizing. I am enjoying eating them again this way. I mean i like to eat that red meat but i think it was starting to get to me. Why was your night time pee glowing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter pie Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 It is clearly your choice... but i personally let my first keeper go, after i thanked it for being nice enough to bite onto my 14" deep diving plug i cast from the rocks as a googan... Ever since then, I've done very well each year with the blessings of the fish gods, with a couple 40's each year and have had the honor of catching a 50 and 60 class bass. It's good to toss some coins in the karma well every now and again. GOOD LUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishkiller01 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 is up to u !!! i let my first striper go, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedJeep Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 We love to eat bass, first keeper goes home. This does give you a chance of letting a larger fish go. One trip first bass was a 36" which I kept, third bass was a 40" which I tagged and released. And there are days when I don't want to clean fish and they all go back. Fish you caught on your own taste sweeter and you know are fresher. Don't keep fish for others to freeze. Peace Frank II --- If anyone needs me, I'll be in my MAN CAVE, rotating the laundry. - C.C.A. - American Littoral Society Tagger w/ 61 returns - Vietnam Veteran U. S. Army, Grand Pa of 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander1 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 If you like to eat them, eat it. If you feel stronger about releasing it, release it. Bottom line, its one fish, don't get yourself thinking too much into it !! And, I hope today is your day. "Thats as big as a fish that size gets" - Russ WilsonRIP JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charleston Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 First fish always goes back. I am old but I'm slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander1 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 First fish always goes back. Is that one of the Ten Commandments or just something for newbies? "Thats as big as a fish that size gets" - Russ WilsonRIP JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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