After growing up in a family where fishing ment mootching mid-channel bank, I was overwhelmed when I got back into salmon fishing a few years ago, walked into the tack shop, and saw all the different tackle options.

Looking back now, I realize I occasionaly wasted time fishing the wrong technique in the wrong area @ the wrong time, but slowly you pick up on it. (slowly for me anyway)

I am still learning and this board has been great for that.

I would have to agree, the small fisheries that can't take the pressure are best shared by private email and face-to-face. Eventually these spots will be printed in the F&H News for the rest anyway

The new fisherman really only needs to be pointed in the right direction with the right gear at the right time. (the mechanics of fishing) so they waste minimal time/money in hope they stick with it.

Most experienced people tend to appreciate a small zipperlip spot that can't take much pressure and understand why it's not something to post on whatever thread comes up.

So far I have taken a lot more than I have offered on this board, but with time I hope to have something to offer back.

Sounds like WoolyW & GOH just didn't realize what they were asking for - and I would've made the same mistake.