The waters that I fish are almost all catch and release. Even if they weren't, I would not keep most, as I really don't like to eat fish. However, I have committed to myself that there is no limit, and a must keep on all litter that I find along the way. I use the back pouch of my fly vest that was originally designed to hold fish, to store the trash while fishing. I do cuss and grumble about the idiots that left it there, but feel it is my duty to pick it up as opposed to just walking by. I have picked up many items along the way, shoes, clothing, kids toys and countless amounts of just plain litter. I now count this as part of my fishing trip success. Last time out I caught 12 cutthroats and collected an old diving mask, 2 Styrofoam worms containers and a beer can. Maybe we should all count this as part of our trophies when on the water. What do you think?
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