I haven never, ever, heard fishing described as a "dangerous sport" and anyone that calls it such has zero credibility lol

Gotta be a Sierra Club member or Peta.

Gotta be a Sierra Club member or Peta.

Is Sierra Club bad. From their site they don't seem as bad as Peta. It looks like their conserving the environment so the future generations can enjoy it too. In other words more fishing and hunting for everyone. Not a Sierra Club member, but nothing wrong with a balancing the environment and people.

If you're concerned about causing pain to a fish, find another hobby.  I agree as well

Gotta be a Sierra Club member or Peta.

Is Sierra Club bad. From their site they don't seem as bad as Peta. It looks like their conserving the environment so the future generations can enjoy it too. In other words more fishing and hunting for everyone. Not a Sierra Club member, but nothing wrong with a balancing the environment and people.

Sierra Club BALANCED?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D No!

The only time fishing is really dangerous is when you hook your buddy on the wind up and then drive the hook into his leg on the cast... sorry man.

I've thought about whether I was hurting the fish, then I tell myself, "this big bad bass was trying to kill my poor innocent, defenseless bait!" Seems fair to me.

Makes me want to HUG a fish!

It's harmful to my wallet

True story, partner caught a fish on a senko, fish broke line, I cast out there not more than a minute later, caught the same fish with my partners bait hanging from his mouth, hook 'n all....so I personally do not think that cartilage transmits pain....