When I first read this thread I thought maybe folks were giving this aestrolab person a hard time for making a beginners mistake. Then I went back and read through the topic Preston started about the CNR rumors saw what aestrolab had to say in there.

Any points you made about bonking nates are now moot. You're nothing more than a poacher. Taking nates out of waters where it's legal is one thing but targeting them in a devastated fishery that's been closed for years is just chickens*#t. I bet it was real tough to take that nate off a spawning bed. You're in the same class as people who spotlight deer at night or pick elk off of protected reserves.

One good thing may have come from your little boast though. I bet a couple of us let the fishcops know it might be worthwhile to check in on the Cedar more than they have.

Bruce