Well Rex,
Just today we were wiping "snot" algea from our bass bugs and we thought of troutoids. I could see why some people would preferr cold water to warm. Trout DO live in clean places. (Most do.)
We also, do not care for driving, and MUCH preferr fishing. WW is closer for us too. Solitude is easy on our farm ponds also.
To those that like clean water and don't mind the drive (for some), troutoids are a GRAND thing, worth the effort.
To those that think "other" piscatorial target are "unworthy" or not "technical" enough, first I say balderdash, then I say good......more room on the water for us!
.....lee s.
PS - The pond treated us well....