I like Massachusetts. Opening day is January 1st. Closing Day December 31st. In between that I get the shack nasties.

I fish the Shad run in Holyoke, MA. On those weekends there are fishermen every 3' along the banks. It is crowded, with people fishing who are the poorest of the poor to those in suits and ties. It's a show, but one that is alot of fun for about 1/2 day. Every once in a while I'll take the fly rod there and there is one corner that you can fish from without hooking trees or people. Other than that, its hardware. For many, hardware and beer, a couple of sandwiches and lots of chatter. I'm glad that the shad run is like a 3 ring circus because it is a fun sceene, but more glad that it is only one or two days a year.

jed