So fishing for sport where they catch and release is basically torture by getting injured by the hook and then asphyxiating for however long they are out of water before being released.

[–] SmokedBillionaire@sh.itjust.works 38 points 1 month ago (13 children)

This article in particular is talking about when leaving fish in open air or ice water for the purpose of slaughter. Obviously that would hurt until the fish dies.

[–] egrets@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (12 children)

So long as you release them after a few minutes, they feel no pain whatsoever. Not even the hook through their mouth or gills.

[–] SmokedBillionaire@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago (3 children)

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 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Most of them die after that.

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

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

[–] Smoogs@lemmy.world 26 points 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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

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