If a bass is going to die why not keep it and eat it. You know when a fish will not make it. Common sense. That's why I do not fish for walleyes when their deep, if they are short they might not survive being pulled up from the deep. If your not going to eat it don't hunt our fish for it. All my bass survive, I think, because I don't net them and release them right away. Some people should not hunt, fish, have a pet or kid. Off my chest and feel better and not sorry.