I post my anit-baitfishing message occasionally because I'd like to help you poor
suckers who think you are fishing when you pull out a limit of 8-10" fish from
powerbait lake discover the REAL sport.....that is catch some REAL trout.

Of course I do it in a somewhat controversial way because I've learned to be nice
and put butter on a rotten egg does not change it from being a rotten egg. You all always
seem to get defensive and start spouting stuff like since the majority like to do
catch and kill fishing then it must be OK and besides we put those fish there
with out liscense money, etc.etc.etc. Rather than getting all defensive you should
speak with a few people who have converted and fish for quality sport. Chances are
they started out baitfishermen and WOULD NEVER GO BACK. Not because they are
elitist snobs as many baiters think, but because they are catching quality trout fishing
and would never return to a life of 8-10" trout just so they could eat them.

And yes I have a selfish motive here. I'd like to see fisheries management do something
because it's right,not because it plicates the majority. And I'd like to see more
quality fishing opportunities for those who enjoy fishing for sport.

Oh and Sushi, "Is it cruler to catch and release the same trout several times a season
or to jerk it out the first time, kill and eat it?" Put yourself into the trouts fins,which would you prefer?

The rationalizations regarding baitfishing are legion. I've heard them all. Your points are well taken.
Just don't ask me for a little respect when as you cannot refute,baitfishing and catch and kill fishing
is the reason for the poor quality of our troutfishing in Washington.