DITTO.


IMO, the WSC had ZERO vision when they lobbied to make state-wide WSR policy. Did you ever consider the reaction? Did the WSC ever ask themselves if this policy may be self-serving(or at least appear to be), and that it as an organisation, has a minority perspective. Successful managment must include selective harvest, or your not doing what you should as managers for everyone. No harvest means to me you are only concerned with your ability to play with fish. There are more than WSC members who fish. Alot more. And your solution not only DOESNT help them, state-wide WSR cuts them out of the picture entirely, while CnR guys would have their cake and eat it too. Did you think there would be no opposition? Do you think the opposition will stop when you silence CFM? THINK AGAIN!


To tell you the truth, if it doesnt pass public scrutiny, it shouldnt be public policy. If I were WSC, I might think about floating it by the masses before I jump in. Hammer it out here, and if it fly's here, it'l fly anywhere. If you did that, you may find more support for your cause as it will be created by, and supported by a broader group of interests. It's not like you dont have a FORUM for that... It's the whole "public involvement" thing again. I know it's hard right now, but this IS how you develope successful policies. You bring ALL the different entities together, and through discussion, and debate, you hash out a solution. That is what's happening here and now. This is the place to do it. It is the most respected BB on the web because of the involvement of people like CFM, Bob, Jerry, Dr. Todd, Salmo g, Smalma, Grandpa, and many many others. They have the smarts and experience to enlighten others. A BB is just a rant without experts. We have them here. Lets put them to good use, not keep them in a closet.

just one mans rant......Hairlip out.