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Originally posted by Geoduck:
Grandpa,

I do not feel that my oposition to WSR has been crushed. Far from it. Certainly I have been argued with, but none of these arguements led to a clear superiority of the WSR position(scientifically speaking). The fact is that WSR is the law of the land for the next two years. In two years, the arguments will resume in earnest and more data will be present. I do not think, if science is the prime consideration, WSR will be reinstated.

Certainly the majority of the members of this board do not agree with me, but that's ok. Right nowm, WSR is not forever just two years.

I think respectfull dissention is an important part of any discussion group. In fact, a respectfull hashing out of differences may help to bring us together as sportfishers. We could certainly use more unification.

WSC has worked very hard on WSR. While I think those efforts would have been better spent on other issues, I do respect them for their dedication.

Unfortunately, it appears participating in the political/legal areana is the only way to get what you want for the resource these days. Clearly WSC and WT have learned this lesson. The angling community at large needs to learn it too. I don't agree with the way WT, and WSC have conducted their agenda's but I have to agree that they have been effective in attaining their objectives.

Maybe common anglers needs to come together and form a comprehensive political agenda (right after hell freezes over).
Geoduck
I am impressed that you are one of the few dare I say "old school" guys that realize that thou this new rule is not what you want you are willing to accept it and work with it. You have learned that you can grow beyond the gimme gimme gimme attitude. Right Todd?
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25 years experience fishing the Puget Sound. 5 years of it catching fish.