Phish, and Stace,

I as well appriciate and respect your respective opinions. I doubt in this forum we will convince the other that our points of view are the right ones. But apparently, judging from the number of posts, this issue touches a nerve in people one way or another. Nothing stirs up more emotions and debate than when whatever subject involves the appearence of fairness and consistancy (except maybe religion and politics). I added my 2 cents to this topic after a negative experience I had a couple of years ago at Coldwater, and to this day it has left a sour taste about motor usage on motor banned lakes and who exactly that applies to.

Stace, you do a good job of representing the WDFW's point of view and explaining to the lay-sportsman where WDFW is comming from. I for one really appriciate that.

Phish Phreak, I hear you, but just disagree is all.
I dont believe there's anything wrong with questioning the status quo to improve what needs improving, and eliminating what needs to go. Its good to have this forum to exchange ideas and perspectives.

Later,
FM