@@soldiersofchristrallypoint we catch and release every single catfish. Have only ever kept two small ones to eat. We practice catch & release to spread awareness and education how important it is to let these fish grow to their full potential. Selective harvest is beneficial but we choose to catch and release blue and flathead catfish specifically to protect the species. Too many big fish are kept and sold illegally around our waters which is an uprising battle. Our stocking program will take many more years to see bigger quality fish if we aren’t helping the cause.