Bad Start to Day

[westernmas]

I meant exactly what I wrote, it was straight forward and polite as I get, I am sorry if I offended you. After the third time, I figured you didn't know, your friend did it zero times.

I'm going to try to post a pic of the handling etiquette later just as an fyi for you and Jon, it's short and informative.

Although that etiquette should be practiced all the time it really doesn't matter for smaller fish.  Their weight can't cause any damage.  You don't see me holding any large fish in that manner.  I'll make sure to not post any small fish lipped horizontally.  I'm sorry I offended you with my lack of fish holding etiquette.

[Baitbucket]

I think Chris was just trying to help. I have seen many a post where guys toss in a tid bit of information to aid in catch and release. Wet hands before handling, dont handle pike with gloves on, etc..

Nice fish Western, keep it up man.