Quote Originally Posted by ohiotuber View Post
Good points. I am also concerned about declining stream access, but from what I have seen, the biggest problem is fishermen NOT respecting the landowner & their property. Sad that those of us who DO appreciate their kindness & generosity are negatively affected by those who take privileges for granted. The time is coming when we will have to pay for stream fishing unless it is on Public Park property. More & more "fish for fee" places are seen at fly fishing shows I regularly attend.
Mike
Dear tuber,

You said well but why should we as fishermen expect things to be any different?

I'm not trying to play the Devil's advocate here, but when people can't drive with courtesy or shop with courtesy, or even work with courtesy where is it all going?

I'm fortunate in that a lot of the places that I like to fish are on public property in the form of State Forest of State Gamelands. If I didn't have those opportunities I'd probably just pack it in.

Regards,
Avalon