That's funny, because I feel I've moved beyond hatchery trout. I have nothing against wild or larger trout, they are fun to catch and tough to outwit. But if I'm in a lake that's stocked, then I'm not going to be fishing for the stockers. Some people seem to like chasing the hatchery truck, though. Why not just hold a net under the spout of fish as they shoot out of the tank? It's just about as sporting as fishing for stocker trout. And what about mid to late summer when the hatchery fish are all gone?

And as for tiger muskies, I believe some were planted about 2 years ago in Green Lake to control carp, which ARE scrap fish.

I think that a lot of people who look down on warmwater fish have never actually spent much time fishing for them. It's fun to hook a smallmouth bass and watch it rocket up out of the water 5 or 6 times before coming to the boat. And those topwater strikes from big largemouth are positively addictive. And there's no better tasting freshwater fish than crappie and yellow perch. Certainly much better than hooking a hatchery fish that fights like a log and tastes about the same. And trust me, I've caught enough of them.

I agree that sales tax from outdoor equipment should go towards outdoor recreation, but as for the docks argument, people seem to forget that there are many anglers in this state who do not possess boats. A good number of lakes have no public access whatsoever except for a dirt road leading down to the water to launch a boat.