Bob R,

I think the deadline for comments on proposed fishing regulation changes was yesterday, November 30. Lots of folks commented in opposition to the proposed regulation you mentioned regarding CNR trout fishing with bait.

Regarding Commission meeting testimony, it absolutely can pay off. It works best if you:

1. prepare ahead of time (for me it's slightly less than one full typewritten page in 3 minutes);
2. state the problem and the solution you want;
3. if you can link the pathway from the problem through the solution, that helps;
4. don't demand an action that is beyond the Commission's scope and legal authority;
5. be polite.

Sg