It has been pointed out to me in a subtle sort of way that my initial reply to this thread could easily be interpreted a rebuke or a slam of sorts. I hadn't intended that to be the case but I suppose it could be construed that way and in fact would have some merit that such is the case.

I think the question is a good one. My intent was rather to emphasize Snow_Dogs sound advice. IMHO if one were to follow that advice one would be hard pressed to go amiss. The point I was making is I can't help but wonder how many of us apply the info provided by the many fine and knowledgable participants here at QJ. Of course we all pick and choose what seems to suit us best. I felt the illustration I used suited the situation.

How about the rest of the story...........In spite of my best efforts to help my crew they, for the most part, forsook my advice. I understand the concept in fishing that one is most pleased catching fish by ones own methods......perfectly understandable.
The end result however can best be summed up by one very observant crew member out of our party of 6 guys when he quipped "well, there goes half of them" after I collected my tagged fish from off the deck of the boat................. ;D