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Whats everyone's thoughts on snagging fish?

Whats everyone's thoughts on snagging fish?

It's legal on certain Ohio river species, because of that fact I reserve my view for Congress,lol

Snagging & bow fishing are allowed in many states for certain species usually considered trash fish as opposed to game fish.

Whats everyone's thoughts on snagging fish?

It's the only way to take paddlefish for the most part. You can bow fish for them in some states but the turbid rivers they live in largely don't make that an option.

Whats everyone's thoughts on snagging fish?

 

 

Let me know if you find a plankton lure that spoonbill will eat. 

Snagging & bow fishing are allowed in many states for certain species usually considered trash fish as opposed to game fish.

 

 

Do you guys in the states consider Paddlefish trash fish?

 

Here in Canada/Lake Ontario, Paddlefish are under the protected species.

No, they are very prized and extremely good eating. Highly sought after during the limited snagging season. 

I don't view snagging fish as angling, legal or not I would't do it.   I never bought into this notion of trash vs gamefish.   Some species of "trash", are excellent on the plate, not easy to locate and entice strike, can give an outstanding battle, or be cut up and used for bait.  If a fish is useful or gives sport I can't call it trash.

On the other there are gamefish that are not dinner favorites, don't fight all that well and not the hardest to catch given the fact 50 in day can be caught.  Why are they gamefish, because a lot of money is spent on catching them, elevating their status from trash to game.

There is no 'tricking the fish' or sporting aspect to snagging fish. Game fish or not, the fish has no chance when you drag a treble through the water. If they don't eat lures, then don't 'fish' for them.

There is no 'tricking the fish' or sporting aspect to snagging fish. Game fish or not, the fish has no chance when you drag a treble through the water.

I know nothing about paddlefish or even that they are considered to be good eating, but if they are plankton eaters, then I don't see any other way. Keep in mind, it's not about sport, but more about food. Of course, I'm only going by what Kevin was saying and don't see any reason he'd lie. Unless it's an invasive species I don't see anyone killing "trash fish" just for the sake of it.

If it is legal, and the angler has the intention of keeping the fish, then I have nothing wrong with snagging fish. I personally usually don't fish to keep, but I don't think it is a bad thing. In this case, kind of like sturgeon spearing in wisconsin, I would think of this more like hunting. than fishing.

It's a legal method of taking fish whether you agree with it or not. This is right there with the keeping bass to eat argument, which never goes well either.

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