Fisherman Releases 28lb Trout Instead Of Claiming State Record

An Idaho angler has passed up an opportunity to make it into the state record books when he decided to release a monster rainbow trout weighing over 28lbs instead of bringing it in to be officially weighed. This angler showed true dedication to catch-and-release and passed up on personal recognition in order to practice something he truly believes in. Well, let's give him the recognition he deserves by publicizing his great act!What would you have done?

(photo credit: Idaho fish and game)