I wouldnt even know where to begin this debate?
The fishing industry is built on numbers. Set sail on certain boat, come back to the dock with X number of fish. The Capt looks good with a high number of fish in the cooler/on the dock.
Are you happy with someone handing you a rod, already hooked up, with a fish ready to be gaffed? Some people like it. Especially if your a first timer to offshore fishing.
Personally I would rather drop 10 YFT's than catch 1 that someone set the hook on.
Its not about the meat, its all about the chase.