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Originally posted by cowlitzfisherman:
Parker

So here's my question to you Parker; Do you really think that is not a common practice in other smaller rivers that you prefer not to mention, that this does not also occur?


I never said snagging wasn't common place in other rivers. What I said was that snagging with a 8-10' leader wasn't common place in other rivers. A 6-8' leader is just fine to snag/floss on all our rivers. I see that a lot. What I do not see are the shoulder to shoulder guys with 10' leaders flossing away on other rivers. I have, and do see that on the Cow. That's the *only* river where I have seen multiple people consistantly use this long leader technique.

Sure, I might not fish the Cow that much, but when I have, I have witnessed this cowing technique by multiple folks.

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Originally posted by cowlitzfisherman:
Parker
Sometimes the Cowlitz takes a "wrong wrap" when it should not! Many other smaller rivers have their own "local problems", and many also may unfairly take fish every season in "their" own ways and methods, but most people would rather turns their heads and focus this practice only on other larger fished rivers such as the Cowlitz!


Sure, I agree, but that's not what this thread is about. FCTS just asked as simple question. He didn't want to hear everyone's rants, feelings, and all the other banter that's on this thread.


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Originally posted by cowlitzfisherman:
Parker
Because of the large number of hatchery fish that we get at the Cowlitz, It becomes a simple target for people to shoot at. The problems on the Cowlitz are only a cover up or shield for all the other smaller rivers that are not hit as hard but fished in the same way!!

If all this stuff is so illegal, unethical, or whatever, why then aren't there more Gamies out here making their quota?

Long before I even knew what flossing or lining was, it was going on at many smaller rivers like the Satsop, its mouth, and other tributaries on the Chehalis.

The Cowlitz has its problems, but they are really no different then many other smaller rivers.

We just get a hell of a lot more fishermen here (thanks to Tacoma Power) because we have so many hatchery fish!


I fully agree with you, CFM, but these are just rants, rants, and more rants. How does this answer FCTS original question? How about we save this for a thread that is appropriate.

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Originally posted by cowlitzfisherman:
Parker
Sorry Parker, but you went a little bit too far on this one in my opinion!
All I did was answer FCTS's question, CFM. How is that going a little bit too far?

OK, CFM, let's hear all these rivers where I can go to RIGHT NOW and can CONSISTANTLY see MULTIPLE people using leaders in the 8'10' range and flossing fish??????

Uh huh. That's what I thought. Oh, and don't say the Wind, as the folks down there are too damn cheap for a 8-10' leader! A 6' leader down there seems to snag just fine! wink Again, I don't see the long leaders on the Wind...and it's a Snaggers Paradise.

Maybe folks should just answer the original questional to people's posts and not go on emotional tirades over other issues.

Sometimes, simple posts require simple answers. Not every post is a rebellion against The Man.

I just answered the original question. That will never be going to far....
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