I agree with your good post too Dan. Especially the part about putting this matter into proper perspective with "nobody's getting killed on here." But it seems to bother some that others catch a few fish, so they can't have more than they need? Yes? No?

And Gooose and 'Silton, I'm somewhat confused by the statement that you agree upon - you don't believe in "mandatory sharing or redistribution of the wealth" within the context of this thread. What "mandatory" sharing takes place here? I haven't seen any. That sentence seems more suitably descriptive of left wing legislative politics; and in that arena you have a good point.

Gooose, I'm not trying to be overly critical of your statements (despite me being a likely target of your concern), but I am confused by some things you've brought up in your thread here. You state "I do believe in an evolution within an individual fishers philosophy away from counting coup." Excuse my naivity, I haven't heard of the term 'coup' in this context. And are you saying that you are trying to judge or set other's philosophy by that statement?

As for your questions;

"Must I guarantee you or everyone parity?" - Hell no! You don't have to guarantee that! Has someone pressured you for that on here? If so, don't give them squat!

And "Should I by my assistance allow you or anyone to instantly bypass the learning experiences found throughout my lifetime of fishing." If you don't want to, you shouldn't. But you have no choice of what to "allow" others.

As for your take "Sorry lads I would be doing you no favors in your development as fishers", you have a right to your opinion. My opinion is that it's up to those "lads" to decide what's best for their developement.

And a question for you Gooose - since you stated "As I posted I will provide assistance and info but only on my terms", do you then 'allow' others to provide assistance on their terms? Without undue criticism?

RT