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“I’d say a large number(not-all) of those that sight-fish reds in ponds are C&R anglers, especially the fly fish poling skiff guys.”
Oh, 1,000%! But I’ve personally seen a good deal who still fill the cooler. Slightly annoying given the state of the redfish. That and it’s still fishing pressure that wasn’t there before. Imagine being one of the first guys with a casting platform then vs now.
After that, of course other states laugh at us. I’ve fished/traveled out of state a bunch, that’s how I know. That and getting viciously roasted by other folks out of state on the Internet. LOL I think it’s required if you’re seriously fishing for the long term, great way to learn new stuff.
