fisherchad+Followfishing for sport vs fishing for food, which are you?There are fishermen and there are fish collectors. I'm the first type - I fish for the challenge of finding and catching them, then release 99% back alive. Maybe keep one or two occasionally. Then there's the other type who keeps everything regardless of size, acting like they've never eaten fish before. They'd rather let fish rot than release them. Which camp are you in? #fishing #catchandrelease #fishingethics1841Share
kdiaz+FollowRespect the fish: Eat It or Leave It 🐟Simple philosophy: if you're going to take a fish's life, honor it by eating what you catch. Otherwise, just leave them alone. Fishing for food? Totally respect that. Catching animals just for fun feels cruel to them. What do you think—sport or harm? #fishing #FishingLife #fishingethics2611Share
fisherchad+FollowCatch & Release seems pointless and cruel to me 😔Maybe I'm old school, but catch and release just doesn't sit right with me. If I'm not planning to eat what I catch, I'd rather not fish at all. Fish stress can be fatal hours later, and honestly? Preparing your catch is half the experience! I get that conservation matters, but there's something that feels off about "sport" that ends with throwing back a stressed fish. Anyone else feel this way, or am I missing something? #fishing #FishingEthics #FishForFood #Outdoors 2790Share
fisherchad+FollowNever Cut Your Line When Snagged 🚫PSA fellow anglers: When your line gets snagged, never just cut it and leave it in the water! That discarded line can wrap around wildlife causing harm or death. I always work to retrieve my line, even when stuck. It's not just good etiquette—it's about protecting the creatures we share the water with! #fishing #fishingethics #wildlife #Outdoors 3430Share
jasonking+FollowWhy do some anglers catch & release?Genuine question—if you're not keeping the fish, what's the main reason for releasing it? Conservation, sport, or just habit? Curious to hear different perspectives. #fishing #CatchAndRelease #FishingEthics #AnglerLife 3030Share
kdiaz+FollowClean up after fishing—seriously 💢Went out to my usual park spot today—beautiful weather, great bite—but once again, trash everywhere. Empty bait tubs, tangled line, even hooks just left on the bank… and that’s with trash cans every 100 yards! I always end up cleaning more than I catch. Yeah, sometimes I score a forgotten lure or knife, but come on—this is our shared space. Can we all just agree to pack out what we bring in? Or better yet, take a little extra with you? Anyone else run into this at your local spot? #fishing #fishingethics #Anglers #Outdoors 446Share
fisherchad+FollowHow we treat the water decides what we keepSome of the best fishing spots feel secret for a reason—because we treat them right. But a few bad apples can ruin it for everyone: trash, torn signs, disrespect. If you’ve still got a “hidden gem,” take care of it. Respect landowners. Pick up more than you leave behind. Access isn’t guaranteed—don’t take it for granted. #fishing #publicaccess #fishingethics62Share
