Neanderthal, I must say that I have absolutely enjoyed your input and trust me I understand your thoughts. The WAA will evolve, and I believe it will evolve into an organization that someday will benefit you in some way. I certainly wish that you picture in your mind how this could happen so that your voice could be counted in countless other arenas, but for you and many others I am sure...I am willing to earn the right to be heard. And I believe that with the passion that I hear in your post you will at that point become a valuable member. It is interesting I think how views are different, it has been the fishermans downfall and is now my biggest challenge. You see, in my mind the mission statement should be enough for you, though it is not issue related it is fish focused.
Here it is:

An alliance formed to promote and enhance the health and awareness of all fish related resources through an informative yet common sense political, legal and scientific presence.

Hang on to your thoughts and feelings, you will continue to hear about us. You still haven't emailed me...I promise I will not pester you but would like to keep you aware of what is happening throughout the state. If you don't email me than this was probably all just rhetoric for you but it help sharpen my thought process.

Have a Great Day!

Jim

Skyrise,
A very good question! I certainly hope so is my reply! Remember that one of the goals of this organization is to be able to hire our own Biologist. As in you career you have your own language...whatever it is every job has it, we need someone who speaks the language. It is so critically important the commercials and the tribes do it, we are the largest user and have no scientific representation....drives me nuts! I have a very busy day, but I will try to get to Kurts responses tonight...maybe I can help, worth trying anyway. If I knew Kurt that would help...what office is he out of??

Think Fish!

Jim

For clarification:

The Washington Anglers Alliance will definitely include the warmwater guys. We will be present at the Lake Washington Bass tournament this weekend.

The name was specifically meant to iclude anyone who fishes, and believe me I got hundreds and hundreds of email ideas. WAA seemed to encompass all that we intend to do and represent.

I personally like to fish for anything, yesterday was springers and sturgeon today is smallmouth.

Think Fish!

Jim

Jim, FYI, Curt Kraemer is WDFW's head biologist for Region 4. His (Region 4)office is in Mill Creek, south Snohomish County.

The warmawter guys are ok with me, they have been releasing fish a lot longer than most coldwater fishers.