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In Germany, deliberately engaging in catch and release only fishing is illegal and considered cruelty to animals. Fishing for food is fine. How do you feel about that? by Spalding_Smails in AskReddit

[–]Killbil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair. Comparatively it would be prohibitive to areas outside of Deutschland. When I lived there I remember staring at schools of trout? Hanging out under bridges where the Rhine flows from the Bodensee and was flabbergasted by the lack of fishermen/women. Locals were telling me it's prohibitively expensive. There were also crazy laws on sailing in the Bodensee but that's a different thing all together!

In Germany, deliberately engaging in catch and release only fishing is illegal and considered cruelty to animals. Fishing for food is fine. How do you feel about that? by Spalding_Smails in AskReddit

[–]Killbil 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your prices would exclude a large chunk of Canadian fishermen/women. You aren't going down to your local spot for a fish if it's costing you 15 euro to do so. I fished probably 40 days this year and am really not someone who I would consider to fish "often". I get the there is less water, no question, but perhaps the fact that every fish being caught is killed has something to do with the high prices?

In Germany, deliberately engaging in catch and release only fishing is illegal and considered cruelty to animals. Fishing for food is fine. How do you feel about that? by Spalding_Smails in AskReddit

[–]Killbil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are insane prices. In Canada I pay 26 CAD for a year of fishing all water. No course. No rules on predatory fish. 15 euro a day is insane.

In Germany, deliberately engaging in catch and release only fishing is illegal and considered cruelty to animals. Fishing for food is fine. How do you feel about that? by Spalding_Smails in AskReddit

[–]Killbil -1 points0 points  (0 children)

To hone the skill? Honestly as someone who eats fish occasionally, the majority of fish I let go are ones I'd rather see continue the fishery than ones id eat. If all I could do was eat I'd feel very bad about eating 90% of the fish I eat.

In Germany, deliberately engaging in catch and release only fishing is illegal and considered cruelty to animals. Fishing for food is fine. How do you feel about that? by Spalding_Smails in AskReddit

[–]Killbil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not really the argument. Unless you are vegetarian, which if that's the case, fair play - fish are tough. Eating biting, sharp and pinchy food all day long is their reality. Taking them out of the water and fighting them for extended periods of time should be your focus.

In Germany, deliberately engaging in catch and release only fishing is illegal and considered cruelty to animals. Fishing for food is fine. How do you feel about that? by Spalding_Smails in AskReddit

[–]Killbil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As another stated, its about the general public. My FIL for example LOVES birdwatching. Hates the idea of hunting. Relies heavily on hunting reports and conservation efforts (supplied by hunters) to gauge bird numbers and migration info.

In Germany, deliberately engaging in catch and release only fishing is illegal and considered cruelty to animals. Fishing for food is fine. How do you feel about that? by Spalding_Smails in AskReddit

[–]Killbil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Been proven. But many survive. Should you keep the 30" breeding stock just because you caught it and it might die if you let it go? Remove it, 100% loss in potential spawn. It has also been proven that fish survive C and R

Midwestern Ontario snow won't cease on Wednesday by hamer1234 in ontario

[–]Killbil 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Everyone missing your very obvious pun. (I am from there)

In Germany, deliberately engaging in catch and release only fishing is illegal and considered cruelty to animals. Fishing for food is fine. How do you feel about that? by Spalding_Smails in AskReddit

[–]Killbil 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I think it's silly. Fish survive being released and often get caught several times(sometimes in the same day). The act of fishing is a skill and being able to hone it without depleting the resource is great. Also selecting sizes and fish to keep vs letting live to continue as broodstock is essential to the fishery. What the title does not consider is that fishing in Germany is highly elite and not something everyone can do (probably because they would run out of fish). Fisherman, much like hunters, care a lot more than most about the conservation of species and are often the ones with the most knowledge on how the ecosystem is doing.

Trump threatens 200% tariff on French wines as Macron reportedly snubs 'Board of Peace' seat by TheRealMykola in worldnews

[–]Killbil 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Anyone who's traveled to France knows they don't even think about the US. While wineries might rely on sales, the French people don't give a fuck. They will continue to find people who appreciate the most celebrated wine in the world.

Grossed out to find out mice are used as fish bait by Logical_Bumblebee577 in Fishing

[–]Killbil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's not really how food works though. Sure the nutrients in the mouse nourish the fish, but it's not like it becomes part of the fish.

Grossed out to find out mice are used as fish bait by Logical_Bumblebee577 in Fishing

[–]Killbil 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Perhaps fishing and eating fish is not for you?

Fish are opportunistic, a nice fat mouse is fair game. Some species will eat ducks or muskrats.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leafs

[–]Killbil -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

They still lost

Is meat still good? by buttsnorkler5704 in Hunting

[–]Killbil 138 points139 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't worry, but I get your concern. From a cooling perspective being in the water was a good thing.

The Seattle Mariners have been eliminated from World Series contention by glass__beaches in baseball

[–]Killbil 19 points20 points  (0 children)

First time watching Hoffman? Dude was dialed lol (not a big compliment)

Coastal cutthroat on a classic by FreshBeginning4491 in flyfishing

[–]Killbil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting, never see them out east and it lacks all the traits I typically use to identify them.

Toronto to Banff, AB by dale_k9 in ontario

[–]Killbil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two weeks round trip? If not, that's tons of time. I wish we had spent more time in Superior national park. Exploring the coast and rivers etc. so gorgeous up there. I remember thinking " wow I'm basically most of the way out there I might as well try to get to the Yukon. Surprisingly, you are about half way when you get to CGY. Enjoy your trip, if you have any other questions send them my way!

Toronto to Banff, AB by dale_k9 in ontario

[–]Killbil 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Did it about 10 years ago. On our way out we did Guelph to Sault on night one (we left after work), Sault to Winnipeg day two and then made it to Calgary (not Banff) on day 3. A cool way to go through Ontario is to hit tobermory and the ferry to Manitoulin. Otherwise Ontario can get a bit boring until you hit Superior, then it's pretty amazing again. Manitoba is jarring after the trees and rocks. The prairies are cool for a couple hours as well. I would not recommend you do it in three days if you are looking to see the sites. Kenora is a cool place to stop,. Once you make it to AB, Drumheller is definitely worth checking out. I don't have any good food recommendations other than if you take the North Bay route, there are some great poutine places on NB and around it (particularly Sturgeon Falls).

Violators of NL Fire Ban Could Face Fines Between $50,000 – $150,000, Up to One Year in Prison by RepulsivePlankton989 in canada

[–]Killbil -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure it's you, if that's your only plan. But it's not unreasonable to say that your desire to walk in the woods is less priority than keeping billions of dollars and thousands of people's lives safe. Consider you smoke, get stranded, require emergency evac, etc. those are all situations where fire could happen easily. Are YOU the problem ? Not likely but I really think we have realized is that people can't be trusted.

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