12-22-2010, 03:49 PM
[quote fishingutefan]I am not a fly fisherman and the result of HB 141 does not directly affect my fishing opportunities. But I do have a strong opinion about the matter. There are many underlying consequences that will come about with passing 141. The increase of our fishing licenses is one of many chain reactions you will see for months/years to come from this decision. This will not only affect fishermen, but also all sportsmen in general. Hunters in this state have been fighting the public, private, school lands, CWMU, and big money for years. HB 141 only gave the big money and land owners more fire power and made public land more subject closure and limitations.
As for standing together? We have no other choice but to stand together as sportsmen alike.[/quote]
This is not just Fly Fishing. It is ALL or rather NO FISHING on river ways that are constitutional right.
I see more spinners on the stretches I use than fly fishing.
The thing is, they have no legal right to this and some of the parties responsible are already gone. We just need to keep up the fight unfortunately, and be generous with the donations.
They took even more away from us this last time, yet Herbert is still with us. I do hope more get involved with OUR rights. Or this could just be another stepping stone to taking more away from us the people.
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As for standing together? We have no other choice but to stand together as sportsmen alike.[/quote]
This is not just Fly Fishing. It is ALL or rather NO FISHING on river ways that are constitutional right.
I see more spinners on the stretches I use than fly fishing.
The thing is, they have no legal right to this and some of the parties responsible are already gone. We just need to keep up the fight unfortunately, and be generous with the donations.
They took even more away from us this last time, yet Herbert is still with us. I do hope more get involved with OUR rights. Or this could just be another stepping stone to taking more away from us the people.
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