© 2012 Michael Fiveson
No harm came to this fish who was tossed back into the water within 45 seconds of catching him. I do not have a 1″ thumb. I only eat fish that are big enough to filet. This little fellow was pretty enough to be photographed and swam away quickly when released.
I’m glad he was tossed back into the water.
Of course…
Have not fished for a long spell . . . but all my hooks were debarbed. Except for the rare idiot that swallowed the lure, what I caught lived on to tell the tale of dancing above the waters.
All my gear has now passed to my nephews . . . they bow-fish as well. I don’t think there is a catch-and-release in bow-fishing.
Only if they use the arrows with suction cups on them…
Such pretty colors… he’s just a little squirt! I do love an exciting day of fishing. I don’t keep them unless they’re big’uns and I only keep what we need. Nice photo.
K’ching! Yes, I thought he was a little beauty, hence the photo. Thanks Lori.
He’s cute! My birth sign is the sign of the fish so I have a great affinity with them.
My birth sign as well. You are my twin separated at birth.
Growing up, I played many a catch and release game … one of my fondest memories of my grandparents’ cabin on the Eel River. I have experienced the thrill of reeling in a couple of “keepers” but now find sport in the stories of those that got away.
I understand that but I am still involved in the infrequent keeper.
He’s a pretty little thing. And the red background is perfect! Robyn
Thanks Robyn. I just happen to have a red rag with me and the shot was quick and worked out well. That pretty little thing should live long and happy.
Phew! I was so happy to see that you released the fish. When I first saw the photo my first thought was it was too cute to not be back in the water. I like to keep the interaction with my meals very anonoymous, so I just go to Safeway with my sunglasses on and pick out someting that’s been shot and sliced by someone else. 2013 may see me inching closer to being vegetarian
Happy New Year!
I am not a hunter so I hear you. But I guess since I do fish, I am a hunter of sorts.
A great photo with a happy ending, great post!
Thanks!
I bet he was a fighter/ You probably thought you had a 4 pounder on the line
No, it was the 3rd little thing I caught but yes for a tiny thing he did make his presence known. He was 3 lbs 10 ounces away from being a 4 pounder. What I’m looking for is a 10 pounder, but I would settle for 2 fives.
Great shot. “I only eat fish big enough to filet” – there’s a pun there somewhere.
Filet = fill it?
That would be stretching a pun which is good by me
gorgeous coloring
Yeah, the little fellow is a honey. Thanks.
Lovely colored fish
That he was. Thanks.
So — you didn’t want to eat him, you only wanted to detain him for a while, make him late for something.
Beautiful photograph though, nice colors!!
The only thing I did was take him out of ‘school’ for 45 seconds, and I stole his image making him immortal in some real way. Smarty pants!
LOL!! You made him tardy, he’s now having to write ‘I will not be late for class’ a hundred times on the underwater blackboard.
I’m just thrilled that you’re a fellow-fish! I love Piscean people.
And they, judging from only myself, love you too. March 14 for me.
February 20th – just squeaked past the end of Aquarius. Phew!
This little guy reminds me of the little blue gills in Brush Hollow Reservoir near Canon City.
Hope the fishing has been good.
I agree, that was my first thought when I caught the first of these little guys.
He is a pretty little thing!
Cute as a button.
He’s very pretty, I can hear him saying, “hey, would you get your thumb off my throat?”
And I did, quickly…
Like a fish mcnugget….
Perfect size for a bun. Whole fried, except the razor sharp fins are hard to eat.
They do tend to get a little scratchy going down….
Mike this is a nice looking fish. Do you know the name of the fish? I like the shape and colours of the fins. Happy that he is back to the water,