is Bush anti- fly fishing?

A buddy of mine and I were talking and he was telling me Bush was more
of a " dig your own bass pond on your ranch" kind of guy, and not a
guy concerned with coldwater fisheries.

Apparently Trout Unlimited says the same thing. Also I have noticed
that Bush has had very unfriendly moves on part of the national
forests , western cutthroat and the rare bull trout.

This is pretty unsettling news, just thought I would voice my opinion.

Eric Winkleman wrote:
A buddy of mine and I were talking and he was telling me Bush was more
of a " dig your own bass pond on your ranch" kind of guy, and not a
guy concerned with coldwater fisheries.

Apparently Trout Unlimited says the same thing. Also I have noticed
that Bush has had very unfriendly moves on part of the national
forests , western cutthroat and the rare bull trout.

This is pretty unsettling news, just thought I would voice my opinion.

HEY! We have enough of the regulars here stirring up this kind of
political bull****, and we're running low on soapboxes. ;-)
--
TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

Eric Winkleman wrote:
A buddy of mine and I were talking and he was telling me Bush was more
of a " dig your own bass pond on your ranch" kind of guy, and not a
guy concerned with coldwater fisheries.

Apparently Trout Unlimited says the same thing. Also I have noticed
that Bush has had very unfriendly moves on part of the national
forests , western cutthroat and the rare bull trout.

This is pretty unsettling news, just thought I would voice my opinion.

It is not "news" that Shrub is a disaster for the environment
and for sportsmen. But thanks for your opinion, Richard Windsor
Dean III, or his manservant Raoul, will be along shortly to
issue the requisite newbie insults. ;-)

--
Ken Fortenberry

Eric Winkleman writes:

Apparently Trout Unlimited says

TU sux.

Eric Winkleman writes:

Apparently Trout Unlimited says

TU sux.

Eric Winkleman writes:

Apparently Trout Unlimited says

TU sux.


So how is the mighty pirate these days? Long time no chat.

Now to Bush, TU, and cold water fisheries. TU has never seen a resource
development project they don't like! The recent plead for money
campaign states that 40% of all waterways in America don't hold fish.
40%! Do you believe these numbers? It's sensationalism at it's finest.
If people would learn to actually study the facts and quit relying on
op-ed pieces from TU or any other source, we might stand a better chance
at really understanding the issues. Bush hasn't been the best from an
environmental standpoint, but he hasn't been the worst.

To the original poster. Do your homework on this issue. I've
personally never seen so many waterways in the west in such fine shape.
Oh wait. The drought has caused problems with many rivers, but that
isn't a result of any current policies implemented by Bush. We should
be excited, as a nation, that the riverways continue to improve every
year.

"Eric Winkleman" wrote

This is pretty unsettling news, just thought I would voice my opinion.


This summer I asked a well known ( I'd like to say who, but don't have that
permission... ) fly shop owner and very active conservationist in trout
stream protection, "Besides sending a check to the right groups, what can I
do, as an individual, to help protect this area's trout streams and
ecology."

Without hesitation the answer came, "Work to get Bush out of office."



Says a lot to me, in one of the most Republican states there is, and from
people that have no visible history of partisanship in their efforts to
protect some great fisheries, but do have good access to knowledge of the
sneaky changes being made in policies that affect all public lands.


brought my own soapbox, as there is apparently a shortage around here ? G

"Eric Winkleman" wrote

This is pretty unsettling news, just thought I would voice my opinion.


This summer I asked a well known ( I'd like to say who, but don't have that
permission... ) fly shop owner and very active conservationist in trout
stream protection, "Besides sending a check to the right groups, what can I
do, as an individual, to help protect this area's trout streams and
ecology."

Without hesitation the answer came, "Work to get Bush out of office."



Says a lot to me, in one of the most Republican states there is, and from
people that have no visible history of partisanship in their efforts to
protect some great fisheries, but do have good access to knowledge of the
sneaky changes being made in policies that affect all public lands.


brought my own soapbox, as there is apparently a shortage around here ? G

Larry L wrote:
"Eric Winkleman" wrote

This is pretty unsettling news, just thought I would voice my
opinion.

This summer I asked a well known ( I'd like to say who, but don't
have that permission... ) fly shop owner and very active
conservationist in trout stream protection, "Besides sending a check
to the right groups, what can I do, as an individual, to help protect
this area's trout streams and ecology."

Without hesitation the answer came, "Work to get Bush out of office."

Well, if one person in a fly shop said it then it MUST be true. ;-)

Says a lot to me, in one of the most Republican states there is,

There - that seals it! If you come to Massachusetts and a fine
upstanding Republican (I happen to know one or two if you're interested)
tells you things, does that carry more weight 'cause they're in one of
the most Democrat states?

and
from people that have no visible history of partisanship in their
efforts to protect some great fisheries, but do have good access to
knowledge of the sneaky changes being made in policies that affect
all public lands.

.. . . and couldn't POSSIBLY have a political leaning one way or the
other, right?

brought my own soapbox, as there is apparently a shortage around here
? G

Hell, if everyone keeps bringing their own, the shortage is rather moot,
eh? I propose a "soapbox max limit" for roff.
--
TL,
Tim
(maybe a max limit of zero would be appropriate)
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

Larry L wrote:
"Eric Winkleman" wrote

This is pretty unsettling news, just thought I would voice my
opinion.

This summer I asked a well known ( I'd like to say who, but don't
have that permission... ) fly shop owner and very active
conservationist in trout stream protection, "Besides sending a check
to the right groups, what can I do, as an individual, to help protect
this area's trout streams and ecology."

Without hesitation the answer came, "Work to get Bush out of office."

Well, if one person in a fly shop said it then it MUST be true. ;-)

Says a lot to me, in one of the most Republican states there is,

There - that seals it! If you come to Massachusetts and a fine
upstanding Republican (I happen to know one or two if you're interested)
tells you things, does that carry more weight 'cause they're in one of
the most Democrat states?

and
from people that have no visible history of partisanship in their
efforts to protect some great fisheries, but do have good access to
knowledge of the sneaky changes being made in policies that affect
all public lands.

.. . . and couldn't POSSIBLY have a political leaning one way or the
other, right?

brought my own soapbox, as there is apparently a shortage around here
? G

Hell, if everyone keeps bringing their own, the shortage is rather moot,
eh? I propose a "soapbox max limit" for roff.
--
TL,
Tim
(maybe a max limit of zero would be appropriate)
------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj