Good approach, Silver. I too vow deception on fishing locations and will direct newcomers to the F & H news for details. I will insist that everyone explore and experiment as I have done, because the process of discovery is far more important than the results, and by God that's the way we did it, and if it's good enough for me, than...

In addition, I will chastise anyone who doesn't support proper management and enforcement initiatives that will benifit them in the future, even if they haven't had any near term results and can't participate in the catch and brag sessions.

I hope we aren't being short sighted and turn off the newcomers. We could use a broad base of educated sportsmen who repect the resource and are willing to apply the political pressure to maintain it. That base needs to be more than the junkies who get out everyday and succeed with skill and tenancity. We need the support of the occasional angler; their vote and influence is equally important.