Well, it seems that Chaz and Sal are willing to accept studies as valid methodology in principle. And I think Sal bring up some very good points on how the BTEP results only go halfway. But I would also argue that if the BTEP regs do not help and it isn't a class A stream, maybe none of us should fish it at all.
I think there is a very valid social arguement for C and R fishing:
There is a large group of C and R fisherman. Most of these are fly fisherman, most value wild trout, even if they are smaller, more than stocked fish, most enjoy an uncrowded river and peaceful surroundings. Bait and meat fisherman tend to prevent us from having this idyllic fishing expereince, wither through the harvest or injury of wild trout, talking and gathering in groups over the smae hole, and leaving bait and cold beverage containers around the river. So we respectfully request, a PA fishing and trout stamp liscence holders, that the PFBC provide us with more C and R, preferably FFO experiences. Just as you provide the meat fishing public with the "more bigger fish" that they want with your stocking programs, you are obligated to provide us with more C and R FFO experiences over wild trout.
I and probably Jack and the PFBC and many bait/meat/spin fisherman would respect this as a valid arguement and would support more C and R FFO waters on this "social" basis alone.
