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Originally Posted by sendmethem
I recently fished Obed Lake for the first time. Was disappointed to see four large browns (5-8lbs) dead at the bottom near a popular fishing spot. I know recently guys are posting several photos of nice browns from here. Does this lake winter kill or are these most likely the result of handling mortality?
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I honestly wouldn't be surprised if it's handling mortality. So many people are insistent on taking selfies with every single fish they catch. Then they use terrible handling techniques like sticking their fingers under the gill plate , lipping them or squeezing them like a nearly empty tube of toothpaste. Just because it's alive when you release it doesn't mean it won't be dead soon after you've manhandled the living hell out of it.