I'm not trippin nor bashing the ones who are truely trying to upgrade a fisherman.This is why I asked the question...why didnt anyone just pm him and say hey....here's some knowledge that you should practice so we dont have dead fish floating around.I too do not like walking around picking up empty jars or powerbiat,or beer cans,or plastics left by a careless fisherman.I do agree...small trebles will kill a trout gut hooked and bleeding to death.But there is some hate in this thread.I see the passion here in some people's heart for trout fishing.But I see way too much sarcasm.Put yourself in this mans shoes.Ive learned some from this thread and it brings me back to whenI first joined this site.Ive met good people on this board.Just last night a fisherman put me up on some game and I didnt take it to heart because he told me his point of view,and where I can improve.Simple.....he could have talked down on me and dissed me and told me the fastest way I can kiss his arse.We are all in this game for the same objective,to catch fish! Even if I like,love or hate someone on this website....I learn from all of you.Lets keep the knowledge flowing! Good times and the passion for fishing going !!! Tight lines to you all !!!!!