Andy .. as Osprey said, no need to apologize. I commend you for your efforts on trying to do what you can to help our current declining state of affairs relating to the state's fisheries. While some ideas may not be the most popular and you may hear some people talking trash, turn the other cheek, keep your chin up and stand up for what you believe. Predator One's post stating "... therefore each man must make his own decisions as to what he sees worth striving for. only time can tell whether he was a man of integrity or mediocrity." says it all. Trust me, there will be a day when the things that many of us are currently fighting for will be looked back upon as the foundation of what saved the NW fisheries.

Putting yourself in the position to openly and very publicly fight for these things means that people are going to take pot shots at you ... you see it from time to time on the site (and others) here towards me ... but brush them off and keep fighting ... in the long run, not only will you and I win, so will the fish, and that is the most important thing to remember as you ponder your doubts.

Keep up the good work!