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#832985 - 04/05/13 04:14 PM Re: Occupy Skagit ***** [Re: ]
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Any archers out there bring your bow. I'll be spending Sunday afternoon at the Derrington walk thru course.
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#833056 - 04/06/13 12:09 AM Re: Occupy Skagit [Re: ]
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Gonna be some color in river...might want to bring some silver.
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#833212 - 04/07/13 11:30 AM Re: Occupy Skagit [Re: _WW_]
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A splendid turnout and one of the best things I've ever been a part of.
Thanks to everyone that showed up and/or emailed their support.

Next Saturday is the "second salvo", we make a formal presentation to the WDFW Commissioners. This will be during the public comment period on Saturday morning and take up only about 45 minutes of your time. The room holds about thirty chairs. It would be nice if it were standing room only!:)



And we made the local paper:
http://www.goskagit.com/all_access/catch...e28aaba3a0.html
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#833222 - 04/07/13 12:49 PM Re: Occupy Skagit [Re: _WW_]
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Anybody care to share? How was it for us who couldn't make it? Got any pics? Anybody get take downs on hookless plugs or spoons? Inquiring minds want to know. smile
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#833256 - 04/07/13 03:29 PM Re: Occupy Skagit [Re: steeliedrew]
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Originally Posted By: steeliedrew
Anybody care to share? How was it for us who couldn't make it? Got any pics?... Inquiring minds want to know. smile


We've got some pics over here!

A big THANKS!!! to all who showed up and have written emails supporting this effort!

A huge thanks to Salmo G, Smalma and the rest of the organizers of this event as well!
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#833334 - 04/08/13 10:59 AM Re: Occupy Skagit [Re: TJN]
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Loc: Monroe WA
The event was well attended...maybe 100 or so?? I was surprised (disappointed) by the lack of gearheads there though....I'd say the attendance was 95% fly fishers. Tim (fishnfool) was the only one tossing a 50/50 hookless spoon made by some obscure manufacturer. Later in the morning however Robbo and TJN showed up with some serious gear including "Big Red".

Great demonstration none the less. A lot of interesting conversations. Kudos to the organizers.

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#833336 - 04/08/13 11:44 AM Re: Occupy Skagit [Re: Beezer]
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Registered: 03/08/99
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S'okay Beezer, I saw some gearheads trundling around incognito. But yeah, the majority were packing fly rods. No matter, it was a good turnout and helped raise awareness about the issue.

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#833434 - 04/08/13 08:32 PM Re: Occupy Skagit [Re: ]
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Registered: 01/30/13
Posts: 233
Loc: Skagit
Redd, we managed to make the local paper, online and in print, which is read by thousands here in the valley.
http://www.goskagit.com/all_access/catch...e28aaba3a0.html

We also managed to make two radio shows simultaneously that morning. I don't know how many listeners they have, but it has to be more than a few.

Keep in mind, this was only the first salvo and probably the part of the coming struggle that will be remembered as the most fun. The real work begins next Saturday, 8:30 am at the commissioners meeting.

Join us there! Nothing would make a better impression on the nine commissioners than to have the room filled to standing room only while we make our formal request for basin specific allowable impacts.

April 13th 8:30 AM - Natural Resources Building
1111 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA - First Floor, Room 172

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#833596 - 04/10/13 12:15 AM Re: Occupy Skagit [Re: _WW_]
jam session Offline
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Registered: 01/08/02
Posts: 268
Loc: Lake Goodwin
SD, I fished skated chum fry patterns and did raise 5 fish, one which struck 3 times. Pretty sure these were all dollies. It was fun but frustrating at the same time. I clipped my hooks at the bend cause I didn't want any question about being legal. It was great to see the turnout including 3 WDFW guys. Thanks to the guys that organized this, I hope it moves forward and I'm planning to make the meeting on Sat.

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#833889 - 04/12/13 08:19 AM Re: Occupy Skagit [Re: jam session]
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Registered: 01/30/13
Posts: 233
Loc: Skagit
A last reminder of the meeting in Olympia tomorrow.

I'll be taking the names and signatures of nearly 500 supporters with me. It's not too late to get your name added. Send me your name and hometown to cr_skagit@yahoo.com

45 minutes of your time on a Saturday morning can help fill the place to standing room only.

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#833904 - 04/12/13 10:25 AM Re: Occupy Skagit [Re: _WW_]
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#834139 - 04/14/13 11:20 AM Re: Occupy Skagit [Re: Doctor Rick]
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Registered: 01/30/13
Posts: 233
Loc: Skagit
We came, we sat down, and we talked.
I get the feeling that they understand the logic behind our message and would like to restore our opportunity. They also know that it's a complicated process that has to be done step by step through proper channels. It is after all a federal agency that we have to ultimately deal with - and the burden of that process falls directly on the WDFW

Once again I want to thank everyone that showed up in Rockport. Because of that event and the coverage it received they knew we were coming and wanted to hear our comments. Twice we were congratulated by individual commissioners on our 'style' and I was personally thanked by one before the meeting for our efforts.

More radio on the Outdoor Line. We got a mention by the WDFW director near the end of his segment and about a ten minute host discussion towards the end of their show. You can hear both of them here:
http://theoutdoorline.com/podcasts/

At some point yesterday's meeting can be listened to here:
http://wdfw.wa.gov/commission/meetings/2013/
I don't know how long it takes them to get it posted up, so maybe check it in a few days.

And last but for sure not the least a big thank you to The Outdoor Line Show and the personal time you guys have given to our cause! clap

You can cross the first step off the list!
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#834158 - 04/14/13 02:49 PM Re: Occupy Skagit [Re: _WW_]
bhudda Offline
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Registered: 04/06/11
Posts: 224
Loc: S River central
SAWEET!!! Great feedback....,nice to meet ya Tim.


Edited by bhudda (04/14/13 02:49 PM)
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#834221 - 04/15/13 10:24 AM Re: Occupy Skagit [Re: bhudda]
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Posts: 606
Loc: Gig Harbor, WA, USA
We're happy to help Wayne and appreciate all the work that you guys are doing on this. When it re-opens we'll have to do some flyfishing together on the mighty Skagit jimmy

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