Back when I used to fish a lot, they were out of the water for 30 seconds tops, and I caught the same fish multiple times within 15 minutes on several occasions. They really don't seem to be bothered by it.

[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 12 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Most of them die after that.

[–] SmokedBillionaire@sh.itjust.works 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

That's a pretty bold claim, do you have a source for that?

[–] Smoogs@lemmy.world 27 points 5 days ago

https://myoutdoorbasecamp.com/catch-and-release-fishing/

Up to 40% about 5-6 days mortality rate.

Not some anecdotal bullshit happening within a day and they actually tagged fish. Not just guessing. These were actual studies.

[–] aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 5 days ago

how would you like to get a hook through the cheek while moseying around the house? Yeah, didn't think so.

[–] shplane@lemmy.world 0 points 5 days ago

They really don’t seem to be bothered by it

I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of vegans suddenly cried out in terror