Predators Posing as House Pets, or, Isle Royale Douchebaggery ...
There is a group of guys, of which a good friend is involved, who are wrapping up a short trip on Isle Royale National Park. ?Their mission, to raise awareness of Coaster Brook Trout. ?A conservation effort well worth commending each for. ?This from their facebook page:
Hot off the Press ? Brett Watson to submit an All Length World Record application to IGFA for his 46cm Coaster Brook trout caught today on a Sage ESN 3wt paired with a Ross Evolution LT. The Fish took a pink and purple streamer on 5x. Video of the fight to follow in the days ahead.
First of all, IGFA and fish records are retarded? and since my mom reads, that is putting it?nicely. ?Second, a bunch of record-seekers toting ultralight tackle to one of the last places in the U.S. that harbor descent populations of coasters is the absolute last thing a group of guys trying to promote their conservation should want. ?Third, what the fuck is a guy going to Isle Royale to catch and raise awareness about coasters doing with a 3wt in the first place? ?? and since my mom reads, that is putting it nicely.
A 46cm (18-inches for you ?mericans) is not a large coaster by any means. ?Still, even at the small end, this size coaster is too much for a 3wt and 5X. ?You see, there is this thing called lactic acid buildup. ?What is lactic acid build up? ?Its elementary, dear [Brett] Watson.
?Physical exertion from a particularly long fight causes an oxygen deficiency in the tissue, forcing the muscles to function without oxygen (anaerobically) which in turn causes lactic acid build up in the muscle tissue which diffuses into the blood. This subsequently causes the pH in the blood to drop. Even slight changes in pH can cause disruptions of the metabolic processes which may ultimately kill the fish. If the fish is handled little and released quickly, its blood pH usually returns to normal and the fish survives. But, while fish may appear alive after a long fight, when released the imbalance in the blood chemistry may kill them as much as three days after being caught. This is why, with any species, it?s important to choose the right tackle for the job and to not fight that fish for a long time. The bottom line is the more stress you put that fish under, the more chance it has of dying. This is not speculation, this is a fact.?
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If you care about coasters? and you?re supposed to since you?re on a trip with a bunch of dudes whose sole purpose is to raise coaster awareness? you should leave the 3wt at home. ?Come on, man! ?I am just totally disappointed in not only you ? a complete stranger? but also in anyone else on that trip who didn?t give you a look of disdain when you pulled it out of the rod tube. ?You obviously have no idea why you?re really there.
Source: http://alexkain.com/2012/09/04/predators-posing-as-house-pets-or-isle-royale-douchebaggery/
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