Rob Allen, good points. But why close them? It does give people a chance to catch fish. Not every one has a boat or pritvate access to these rivers. Hell they might not even know where to go. They just want to fish. So they pick up fishing and hunting lies, which tells them the barrier is hot. So they go. and watch every one hook up but themselves. All they really want is to catch a fish. For many, the only fish for the year. Do you think they care if they flossed/snagged that recycled fish? NO. Do I? NO. If people don't like seeing this type of behavior (fishing), then don't go to these areas. Out of sight, out of mind.

Another point, it doesn't affect my fishing, and it doesn't limit the number of fish I might catch. The last thing I would do is stand in a line to fish. When I do fish the Cow, I usally stop at the end of the day just to watch the people fishing, flossing, snagging, or maybe just enjoying themselves. In my opinion its all good.