[UglyStick]

It’s all good Chaos…the fact the so many people here have such a passion for the sport is what keeps the forum interesting. I haven’t seen enough data on either side to debate whether spring trout stocking should be a closed period or just a catch and release period but it is an interesting question. My personal opinion is that it isn't that big of a deal being a closed period. Maybe Mark B. can chime in here on the reasoning behind F&W’s policy surrounding this.

Lake Audrey… ok, that was another fail but not entirely the state’s fault. I don’t know why they thought the neutralization would be permanent but bottom line is it didn’t work.

I can’t say that F&W gets it all right all of the time but no one does. I do believe that they are a very bright bunch of people who work hard and overall do an excellent job for very modest if not meak salaries because they really believe in what they are trying to accomplish. Because of this, in any given situation, I support that they are making well researched educated decisions that will succeed until proven otherwise.

I too love Tilcon and after talking with F&W at the last forum believe that the introduction of salmon should work out fine – just have some faith and believe in it. They know that there are a number of anglers that don't want to see anything about that place change so they didn't take the decision lightly. And yes, since it will be a holdover trout lake the same regulations (no closed period just catch and release) should apply.