Could that possibly be because catch and release of trophy fish has become more prominent in recent years? I'm no scientist, but that makes sense to me.

Nice one!

Aaron there ain't no arguing with AK. He has a point and don't need attacking every time he says something. You're right you're no scientist. Just a kid running your mouth. Let it go.

The one on the right is not a boy.....

Put that in your pipe and smoke it!

Nevermind... Walking away...

LOL, had to go back and look.

Just sayin, would a fish like that be on the decline like an old deer or does it work like that. Im thinkin that fish may be pretty old.

That fish ain't even got any gray hair he's in his prime.

Some very nice cats being caught! Hope I'm next!!

Lol it seems every post is turning into this. I like cpr but lets not blast the ones that don't.

i agree. the CPR method sounds nice and those that do it, i aint gonna dog you for it. i have said it before, but i will say it again, if you want your position respected, yelling and whining and complaining about the other sides position will just cement the sides where there will be no movement and only will cause a divide that may force some of the knowledge that people bring to this forum to leave. I would prefer to just complement the fish people catch. If i would get after anyone, it would be those who are wasting the fish, catching it, picturing it, and then throwing it away.

I'm not. I plan to start a petition amongst all guides on lavon, twok, texoma, and whoever else wants to sign to enforce a statewide slot limit on all breeds of catfish. Once I get 1000 signatures I'm driving to Austin and presenting this in person. Many of you will laugh, but conservation and people doing the right thing are what's helped bring large catfish back. The samething worked for stripers, redfish, and white sturgeon. If anyone would like to help me put this togeather I would love to hear from you trooper0711@gmail.com

do you really consider eatin' a big fish to be immoral? ... people doing the "RIGHT THING" brought large catfish back? ... from where?

never knew big fish had been lost ... i have been fishing since about 1964 & like i said before there are more & bigger fish in texas waters than ever before ... oh yeah in spite of us neanderthals

your crusade has nothing to do with conservation or bringing big fish back (they never have left) but all to do with you and people that think like you, being in control

Now that is yet another HOG of a fish , so they are eating it, so what maybe necessity dictates this for them you just never know...... (ok the one on the right has not missed too many meals I will give you that!)

That CAT has helped produce more fish than you can count and I am sure he is close to the end of his life cycle (well maybe).

Anyway I love seeing Blues that have gotten that big! That just tells me catfisherman are doing their part and not over harvesting. Some have to go at times. Is it a shame if you see this all of the time?,,,,,,,YES, however you DONT see this all of the time.