RT my friend I didn't even think one thought about you when composing my posts on this thread..sorry. You should already know me well enough that if I had a concern regarding you I'd address it to you directly and privately...oh well. Suggest you reread my posts and consider that I was referring to my specific personal beliefs and no where did I discuss imposing them on anyone...I offer only my personal beliefs as examples. I will make a more specific reply to the points you addressed to me a bit later if you like.

ET many years ago I ended up in Whatcom County for 3 years...did I know the rivers...nope. Here's a little secret of how I learned the Nooksack, Samish, and Skagit. I bought maps...several...got in my truck and explored. First season found plenty of new fishen spots and in the process met some new friends. Moved here to the Canal in 89...same thing...bought maps...got in truck and explored. Any different than moving to those places from out of state?
How far away from Blue Creek do you live and how many rivers are within two hours drive? They all have fish in them at one time or the other.

Lastly...if a bunch of newbies want to quit because thet aren't getting any fish and want to blame it on a selfish few fine with me as all it means is they don't have the dedication to learn
on their own. If they don't have that dedication then of what value would they be in the political trenches I must ask? Am I saying this because I want more fish for myself....anyone that knows me knows that gooose grew beyond the greed stage along time ago.