"Trout fishing in America", or "catch and release"

Ok, yes, I borrowed a title from Richard Brautigan. And another title from a movie.  Wow. How unoriginal is that?  Oh nevermind.

I was thinking today.  I don't know how I got started on this.  But, trout fishing?  Is their trauma on the fish, as he is taken from the water, hook removed and then returned to the stream?  Is it a spiritual occasion for the poor fish?  Does the fish go through some sort of near death experience?  Does he share that experience at "school" the next day?

 I have heard it said that fishes have a 3-second memory span.  So, I guess not. 

 These are the questions that I think about on occasion.  I lead an interesting life.  

D.