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Would you criticize an angler for keeping a record-setting walleye?

Pasco’s John Grubenhoff and his state record 20.32-pound walleye caught Feb. 28, 2014, in the Columbia River's McNary pool. (Washington Fish and Wildlife Department)
Pasco’s John Grubenhoff and his state record 20.32-pound walleye caught Feb. 28, 2014, in the Columbia River's McNary pool. (Washington Fish and Wildlife Department)

FISHING -- Some people are criticizing John Grubenhoff of Pasco for not releasing the 20.32-pound Washington state record walleye he caught Friday in the Columbia River.

Experts say he did the right thing, without even getting around to the argument that walleye are a non-native species.

Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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