The reasoning behind this is the same reasoning as the elites that think only 140 inch class bucks should be killed. No one should be able to kill any buck they want to feed their family. Now we have these catfish tournament elites wanting to limit what country Joe can catch in his nets/trotlines to feed his family. As has already been stated the river is so large with so many fish you could never put a dent in the population. That river continues to produce new world/state records every few yrs, so keeping all those big blues isn't hurting anything.
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It's a thing, found this article from back in 2021 and guess who's mentioned in the very first paragraph? Bill Dance and BassPro. Competing for thousands in cash and prizes.
Monster Catfish Tournament Returning to Memphis
Along the Mississippi River, there are few regions like the Memphis area that produce giant size catfish. As the story goes, Memphis’s own Bass Pro Shop’s Pyramid was decided on a catfishing trip that included Bass Pro’s founder and owner Johnny Morris and the legend himself, Bill Dance...
www.wired2fish.com
Mississippi River Monsters | Catfishing Tournament | Memphis
Mississippi River Monsters Catfishing's Elite Annual Tournament Event In Memphis TN. Mega Bucks Pro Series! Presented with Bill Dance Outdoors and some of the biggest names in the sport. Featuring Tracker Boats, Bass Pro Shops and Rigrap
www.mississippirivermonsters.com
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