Thank you all.

I'm afraid I went the route of the "Organized Groups" and was sadly disappointed as far as their ability to make decisions and act quickly (if at all) Recently for example, they were worthless in the struggle to get Rep. Blake enough pressure to move HB 1660 out of committee. They were as blindsided and hopeless as everyone else when Phil sold us out to the Weasel and the WFC, and I've not heard of any action out of them concerning what is taking place RIGHT NOW on the Chehalis! No, I don't think the organized groups will be our savior's. Contrary, I think betting on them is futile. They are just too big and to ingrained in the politics to bring any measurable difference. Yes, they will say "It takes time to turn a ship" I counter that the tribes seem to do a very good job of making radical changes to our fishery management very, very quickly. In a season in a lot of cases. How long did it take the tribes to boot fishermen off the river while they net? ( a move to reduce accountability, not conflict I might add) And now it is spreading to other systems and different runs without contest!

What we need, as I see it, is not organization's that are founded to enhance the pleasure and promote sport fishing, like most of these major clubs do. But rather grass root movements that will gather and peacefully assemble. To use methods like social media to educate the public. And to use the power of numbers to get the message out that things are not good and getting worse!

But then, of course, that would require individuals to get involved, and we see where that go's...

A few cannot carry the burden of many. It will take many, many sport fishermen showing up in mass to effect any major changes. But, I honestly believe any small effort is better than nothing.

Pick a cause, put some effort into making it better. Educate your friends, family and anyone else who will listen. Light a candle rather than curse the darkness!