I am strictly catch and release on gamefish. Now, if I happen to hook into a channel cat, I may just keep it, but they're not very likely to hit the lures I throw for bass and trout, my usual fishing spot is designated a trophy trout area, so no live, or "prepared" bait is allowed, only artificials, and flies. I think the last time I kept a fish was 1986, lol. It is MUCH cheaper for me to drive 5 minutes to the store and buy some catfish fillets than it is to drive 80 miles one way, and catch some "dinner".