12-22-2011, 09:07 PM
[cool][#0000ff]I used to be a part of the Utah Anglers Coalition here in Utah. As the name implies, it is an organization working toward unifying anglers in this state...regardless of their preferred waters, species or tackle used. They work closely with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) to keep tabs on problems, issues and regulations...and also work on behalf of anglers to get their concerns in front of DWR.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Last week I was approached by several members of UAC to see if I would be open to getting a float tubing club started in Utah. They realize that we tubers and tooners are not the single largest group of anglers in the state, but they suspect that our members would probably represent a good cross section of all the other groups. I agree. And as such we would add another voice to any concerns or feelings about pending regulation changes...or lack of same.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Most importantly, if we were to form such a club, the main focus would be on FUN. We would not need to overdo the Roberts Rules of Order or get into any kind of political muss and fuss. Mainly we would simply have maybe one meeting a month...to trade tricks and tactics and to compare our craft and get new ideas. We would probably also have several semi-organized group "floatillas" on area waters for the purpose of catching fish and maybe some fish fries later.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]This is not the ideal time of year to be thinking about things related to open water fishing, but if we can get enough initial interest we will have time to put together a more organized program...and get input and suggestions from all who might like to participate.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have to say right up front that I do not plan to take full charge of this club, if we do put it together. I will take an active role and will contribute all I can in terms of assisting with matters of buying, setting up and fishing from a tube or toon. But at my stage in life I am looking for more fishing time and less busywork. So if anybody wants to toss their hat in the ring to help get the show on the road, feel free to do so.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Oh yeah. Merry Christmas everybody. And thanks for a busy and interesting year of informative posts and discussions.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Last week I was approached by several members of UAC to see if I would be open to getting a float tubing club started in Utah. They realize that we tubers and tooners are not the single largest group of anglers in the state, but they suspect that our members would probably represent a good cross section of all the other groups. I agree. And as such we would add another voice to any concerns or feelings about pending regulation changes...or lack of same.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Most importantly, if we were to form such a club, the main focus would be on FUN. We would not need to overdo the Roberts Rules of Order or get into any kind of political muss and fuss. Mainly we would simply have maybe one meeting a month...to trade tricks and tactics and to compare our craft and get new ideas. We would probably also have several semi-organized group "floatillas" on area waters for the purpose of catching fish and maybe some fish fries later.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]This is not the ideal time of year to be thinking about things related to open water fishing, but if we can get enough initial interest we will have time to put together a more organized program...and get input and suggestions from all who might like to participate.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have to say right up front that I do not plan to take full charge of this club, if we do put it together. I will take an active role and will contribute all I can in terms of assisting with matters of buying, setting up and fishing from a tube or toon. But at my stage in life I am looking for more fishing time and less busywork. So if anybody wants to toss their hat in the ring to help get the show on the road, feel free to do so.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Oh yeah. Merry Christmas everybody. And thanks for a busy and interesting year of informative posts and discussions.[/#0000ff]
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