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Originally posted by Double Haul:
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Originally posted by Sparkey:
[b] This evening amongst us at the WSC meeting, we discussed this idea and decided that yes the idea is good but the implentation needs to be improved.

For fear of creating animosity, grandstanding, protesting, stamping of money and bragging "Yes I am here because of Wild Steelhead Release" will be avoided. However, we will show up as fishermen, they will know we are fishermen and most likely they will know we are there because of Wild Steelhead Release.

We will show our support of Forks quietly but in a large group.

So, the first weekend in April (with Saturday April 3rd being THE DAY) we will go to Forks to fish. We will rent their rooms, eat in their restraunts, buy their gas, fish their waters and more or less, gather as steelheaders. Everyone is invited.
FYI- Just to help avoid perceptions the above fish in idea is not affiliated with the WSC. [/b]
As I read this thread and this post, my head turns a little to the side, my eyes close a little and I find myself in a state of wonderment and confusion. Not really sure what to say or think about some of these comments.

Sparky makes a comment about this being discussed at the WSC meeting, then Double haul says that WSC is not affiliated with it.

Sparky says "Yes I am here because of Wild Steelhead Release" will be avoided. Huh?? Isn't that excatly why you are going there? Whats the point? What are trying to prove then?

It is a well know fact that WSC was a major player in the statewide WSC ruling. If you feel so strongly about your beliefs then why do you feel the need to put distance between WSC and the fish-in? Stand up for what you believe in! It does seem that WSC is directly involved in the fish-in, or at least a big supporter of it but at the same time they want to distance themselves from it??

Could it be that they don't want to be officially "affiliated" because they don't want to see a protest directed directly at them? Do they want to give out the appearence that this fish-in is just a bunch of "regular fishing folks"? I don't know... but I am somewhat confused about this whole thing.

Take accountability for your actions! Stand up and say "Hey! I'm with WSC and we support this ruling and the town of Forks, that is why were are here!" and all 150 of our members will be here every weekend to show our support! Get some WSC hats and shirts shirts made. If your beliefs are so right and you have so many supporters then what are you so affraid of?

I personally believe in standing up and speaking out for what I believe in and I respect others that do the same....