Nowadays, most muskie fishermen carry the old trustworthy camera where ever they wet a line. Either a Polaroid, 35mm, or some submersible robotic N.A.S.A. type thing, cameras record your triumph.
Cameras make the release that much easier and rewarding.
Pictures are taken so anglers can re-live the moment any time as well as impress others with their prize quarry. The concept of catch, photo and release has been widely accepted and rightfully so. When hunting muskie, I always have my 35mm at hand. But within the last two years, I have begun a new practice that very very few seem to be taking advantage of. Video not only captures the fish, but your emotional state, weather conditions the whole kit and kaboodle.