Rob,

I was in no way trying to be offensive. I commend you for such a great site, releasing all your fish, your knowledge, etc., etc. I know bass are tough and most likely none of them that loose a little bit of their slime coating die or are even harmed. I was only going on what I've read over the years about how important it is not to disrupt the slime coating.

I agree with Matt in that there are a lot worse things that could be done to a bass.

Pete

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You can't catch tomorrow what you kill today - please practice catch and release.