We all have our own opinions on that. As a trout fisherman, I do catch and release using barbless hooks. I occasionally will keep a fish for breakfast or dinner

We all have our own opinions on that. As a trout fisherman, I do catch and release using barbless hooks. I occasionally will keep a fish for breakfast or dinner when out camping. Careful handling of the fish while reeling it in and while removing the hook then then gently rocking the fish back and forth under water to allow it time to regain its orientation before swimming off seems to be quite successful. Does it survive with holes in its mount? Everything I've read says it will do just fine, again, with gentle treatment.