I find myself resonating most with PJ and Preacher, namely throw em back for all the reasons stated not the least of which is if I'm going to the trouble to catch em fresh out of the lake then I ought to eat em fresh too, otherwise what's the point (eating wise.)  I guess I'm used to fishing in more pressurized lakes where the one I catch in the morning may well be the only one I catch all day.  Appreciate the input, thanks.