i think the best part is someone left a comment that catfish is wels in German.
Wels Fargo 
no, don’t correct me if that is not true. i want to enjoy that a moment!
You can enjoy it for longer than that, as you’ve been correctly informed!
There was some diabolical photoshops on tat at the local DIY, so bad I almost bought some. Then thought better of adding to landfill.
I anticipate people building them into 90s cellphones, and other absurd enclosures.
“Why are you talking to that can of Altoids?”
In this case, yes, you are the asshole, dog owner.
I’m in the Cut The Damn Line!!! camp.
no.
do not leave hooks in any fish!
yes, that would be incredibly dangerous, but using specific hook retrieving tools that are required onboard everyfishing boat in florida waters means the animal is not left with hardware stuck in their grills.
the story is - in this case - the shark became entangled in the fishing lines that were out. this is doubly dangerous to the shark due to the chance for cutting into and even amputating fins. loose and discarded lines pose one of the greatest threats to marine life there is.
get as much line and - hopefully - the terminal tackle back as you possibly can without endangering craft or crew.
also: sharks are cool!
Here is what discarded fishing lines do to marine animals. Rescuers Run Far To Save Three Seals - YouTube
Officer Dangle?
