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Missouri River’s giant catfish sparks debate

An 86.8-pound blue catfish was caught and released in the Missouri River, but the real story is the heated debate it’s causing among local anglers. Some are celebrating the massive catch, while others are raising serious concerns about the use of a stringer through the fish’s gills—even for catch-and-release. Studies show stringers can harm fish, sometimes fatally, even if they swim away. It’s got people talking: what does responsible fishing really look like? Have you ever questioned your own catch-and-release methods, or seen practices that made you think twice? #News #MissouriRiver #Catfish