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Here's my biggest perch so far out of Oneida Lake. (Image removed from quote.)
"SLAMMER" Pack perch, late ice a few years ago.15 3/4 " 2 Lbs. 5 Ozs. in my R. hand.15 1/2 " 2 Lbs. 3 Ozs. in my L. hand.YES, THAT IS A FULL SIZE YARD STICK IN THE PHOTO!!!!!!! (Image removed from quote.)JAZII
those r some big perch
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K.M.A. K.M.A.?
its a shame u killed that. such good genetics.
This is the third time on this thread that you've commented on what YOU think others should do with a big fish. These guys posting pictures are justifiably proud of catching big perch. If you choose to release big perch..fine. If others want to keep big perch....fine. What's not FINE is for one fisherman to judge and criticize what another one chooses to do with his fish. And you need to take some classes in fisheries biology. Your assumption that the large size of every perch is due to superior genetics completely omits other factors that probably contribute significantly to their extreme lengths and weights. Please have the discretion to realize how offensive your C.P.R. comments are on a fishing site where most guys choose to keep fish to eat or to mount.
The guys posting photos of big perch have already made the decision to keep big perch, so your un-asked for comment after the fact certainly is offensive to them. One would hope you "teach" with more discretion than you post.
Selective harvest is very effective. If you think any fish can become a trophy you are a fool. Sure, not every fish with the genetic potential to reach trophy size will, but a runt wont grow into a trophy if it finds a good feeding spot. Bryan is bang on and i applaud him for sticking up for the big fish. A prime example of this theory is how Ontario has managed its trophy muskie waters in the north ( Eagle, Seul etc). Big fish = more reproductive potential. And aside from all that, the smaller ones taste better anyhow?