Absolutely, I wouldn't fish if I couldn't eat most of what I catch! Nothing worse than high horse riding anglers giving lads grief for taking fish home for the pot. There's no way on earth that example above would be going back in the drink if I'd have caught it!
ive had some nice fish the last few years.and ive spent so much time finding the marks,seeing how they flood etc.all the work put in have gave me some nice bass.yes they may be the new sport fish,and justley so but i wouldent give them back to the oceon .no way.i played the game.long one at times ,set the trap and ive wone.nothi