Remove or remain.

[dave0943]

I'm from the old school Ray Scott days as well. Back in those days many lakes and rivers were over fished and out and out terrible. Through common sense management many lakes and rivers are going strong now. I live in a area in Northern Michigan where you can take fish home and they won't be missed. However, common sense needs to prevail.
First off the bigger breeding size fish just don't taste that good. Also they aren't reccomended for eating because the larger the fish the more mercury and other nasty chemicals they carry. I don't eat to many different species of fish. I eat Walleye, perch, crappie and bluegill. I only take a few for a fresh fish fry for the family once in a while. I don't care for bass at all, no matter how it's prepared. I also take Walleye that are smaller in size. Perch and crappie are good eating size fish.
Fisherman should use common sense. If a area you fish in has a struggling fish population then I would revert back to Ray Scott. You can only hope that others in your area are smart enough to think the same way. Each of us have to be responsible.
Dave