"Mason121" wrote in message
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Very Cool John! While I practice catch & release, I appreciate those
that
catch and keep the 14" to 18" bass.

I was talking to someone today at work about fishing and stated that I
only
caught and released fish. I failed to remember that there was a co-worker
near
by who is a total vegitarian. She, we know eachother, came right over and
said
"Dan,
you know that phrase should be changed to injured and released with a big
hole
in it`s mouth from the hook." I wanted to laugh out loud at that.....but
she
is the daughter of the company owner. I let it go though. Then wondered
how
do large mouth bass know to jump out of the water and try to throw the
hook.
They all seem to know how to do this.
Dan.


LOL!!! This is coming from the same woman that probably has pierced ears,
and possibly other things as well!

Bass, as well as other fish don't have a brain developed enough to feel
pain, so they really don't "know" to jump and throw the hook. They're
simply reacting to the tethering action of the line.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com