Suffocating the mate and making them bleed are just part of the fun.

Oh you. ;) .

Ha. And you catch more fish by casting a large net than you do using a rod and reel, but you only get what happens to be caught in the net; you're more likely to catch the fish you actually want with patience and the appropriate bait!

The fact that the analogy can be extended further is somewhat troubling.

Very True, the fisherman with the biggest warn gets the fish.