02-03-2004, 09:04 PM
You have a very good point Predator. When I am asked what fly I'm catching all those fish on, I will explain that it is the presentation rather than the fly I'm using that is catching my fish. I have seen fish caught in the lip and played out too long, still have trouble reviving. It is our responsibility as anglers to gain the best knowledge and follow the best practices in catching and releasing the fish that we are not going to keep. I also believe in selective harvest. But I feel that only the DWR has the knowledge to make those decisions for each stream or lake. It is my obligation to follow their guidelines. I also do not think that the price that we pay for licenses is out of line. I do wish that ALL of that money would stay in fish and game budgets. Because we choose to live in a very populated area we have to accept the consequences that pertain to that lifestyle. So much for my soap box DKS.
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