Why do people continue to feel that telling the truth is not in their best interest and that telling a lie is going to help them in some way?

Greed, that's why.

As if there is not already enough greed and self interest out there, how is more going to benefit the resource and/or our fishing opportunities? If any of us are going to hold others to a higher standard regarding such issues dear to our hearts like poaching, snagging, allocations, statistical reporting, nets, indians, commercials, bonkers, enforcement, resource management, habitat protection and enhancement, nates, brats, zippers, dams and the rest of the unending list of gripes, then stand up, be strong and tell the truth. Only when we can begin to admit our share in this mess, can we begin to make a difference in what is happening to the resource.

Our part is simple and that is to answer honestly the questions we are asked as fisherman. Short of that, say nothing at all. To the misguided: Thanks, but don't do the rest of us any favors by your deception, cause your dishonesty in the small things will only undermine the other contributions you have to make. And frankly, we're going to need more than just a few good MEN to resolve the issues that loom before us.

Thanks for listening.

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