[JDTuna]

Nice fish, Ken!

Those red sores are probably due to a parasite. Parasites are extremely common in virtually all fish species (hence why we don't eat freshwater sushi). Could also be a bacterial infection due to the high water temps throughout the summer and fall. In any case, given the fact that you caught the fish on artificials, it doesn't seem to have affected them that much at all. Other than the specimen you are providing to NJDFW, no need to kill them. It is unlikely to be a major concern.