Is this Cheating???
MeHabeeb
Posted 7/7/2003 8:00 AM (#75134)
Subject: Is this Cheating???





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Location: Lindenhurst, Illinois
My biggest fish to date is a 46" Fox Chain Musky. Unfortunately, on the date I caught her I didn't have a camera in the boat so the fish was released without a picture. My wife suggested that I get a replica made using a picture of another fish that is similar to the 46"er. I have a picture of a 42" Fox Chain Muskie that is similar. Would getting a replica of the 46" using the photo of the 42" be cheating?
sworrall
Posted 7/7/2003 8:16 AM (#75136 - in reply to #75134)
Subject: RE: Is this Cheating???





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Heck no! YOU know what you caught, and shouldn't worry a whit what anyone else thinks at all. The replica would represent the fish you had in the net, and will be a pleasure to look to on cold winter evenings.
Ranger
Posted 7/7/2003 8:29 AM (#75139 - in reply to #75134)
Subject: RE: Is this Cheating???





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It wouldn't be "cheating", but I wonder if you'll regret it later. I think if I were in that situation, I would buy a camera to keep in the boat and wait, however long, until I caught the next fattie. You'll certainly get a bigger fish sooner or later.

Unsolicited Tip: Get a camera with a timer feature, so you can take a pic when you are fishing alone.
MeHabeeb
Posted 7/7/2003 8:35 AM (#75141 - in reply to #75134)
Subject: RE: Is this Cheating???





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Location: Lindenhurst, Illinois
I now carry three cameras in the boat. A poloroid, a digital and a disposable. Thanks for the responses.
tomyv
Posted 7/7/2003 9:01 AM (#75148 - in reply to #75141)
Subject: RE: Is this Cheating???




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Location: Washington, PA
As long as you don't take a picture of you holding the replica with a cd attached to your neck, i'd say that it isn't cheating.