Reader Opinion: Catch and release

Reader Opinion: Catch and release

In a language most Minnesotans will understand I want to address the topic of catch and release. We in Minnesota are familiar with catch and release as it pertains to fishing. The most common fish involved in this process in Minnesota are bass, pike, trout, walleye and sunfish. Catch and release can be traumatic for fish. It can cause stress, injury, and potential death. According to PETA fish experience pain, fear, and significant post mortalit…