I dont mean any harm. My comment was an honest one and not sarcastic at all. My goal was to hopefully stimulate some constructive criticism- which is exactly what has happened.
As for the my view on the video, well I will just be honest and say that I (along with many experienced fly fishermen) feel that this fish was handled improperly and that boasting about it with a broadcasted video to the tune of Rage is a bad example for the people who view it. I see the same thing all the time, and hopefully others can agree that more people out there need to become more educated in regards to fish handling, especially when they are dealing with a big fish like this one. The first thing wrong here is the fish in the boat, flopping around. I think most of us know that this is harmful to a fish, so I wont go into that. Investing in a large RUBBER net (rather than mesh), and remove the hook in the water is a good way to easily solve this problem.
The second issue that I had with this was the way the fish was lifted by the boga. Its just like when you handle a big bass. Holding them from their lip in a vertical position causes a lot of damage to the fish. Again, I wont go into that. Instead of this, cradling the fish so that uniform pressure is applied all along the fish as you lift it horizontally out of the water works well to help limit stress.
If you have to use the scale then make sure you do it quick and smoothly, but remember that many times (at least in my experiences), a trout's size is measured in length and girth rather than by weight. I know it is nice to know how much it weighed, but length is the most commonly used method of measurement when refering to a trout amongst us fly guys out there.
Anyways, when you release these fish it is important that you do not let them go too soon, especially if it just put up a hard fight. Instead of moving the fish back and forth really quickly, just cradle the fish in the water without moving it. This way the fish can regain some strength. Moving the fish back and forth in a quick manner does two things for the fish. As you move it foward, the fish's gill correctly function as they normally do. But, the second you bring the fish backwards, you are basically drowning the fish. In the end, the fish gains nothing from this.
If you are in a stream, just point the fish up current and let it breath, all the while putting the least amount of pressure on the fish's body. If you are in a boat, either point the fish towards where you are drifting or kick the trolling motor on a little so that water flows along its gills. In both situations, keep the fish in your control until you feel its tail begin to gain strength and pulse. This is the fish saying, "Okay dude I am ready to go now".
The next tip is just what I do, and it is up to you if it helps or not. Once the fish feels like it wants to swim away in good shape, gently wave its tail side to side a few times as if you are imitating its swimming motion. To me this sort of wakes the fish up and makes it feel like it has a chance to escape your grasp.
Once again I just felt that this video demostrated a rather harsh method for catching and releasing a trophy trout. Regardless, quality fish man.

Oh and yes I have caught plenty but with flies only.