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Originally Posted by Dan Foss
Because people are childish. As it has already been established, the boundaries and dates for the SAWT are set by the licenses they are given to hold the tournament. SAWT could have chosen to apply additional boundaries to not include that section but lets face it(and this forum is an example), Anglers are a bunch of whiny babies. Half of the SAWT anglers would complain and whine that "but if half-wit angler-Joe is allowed to fish that section why cannot the tournament anglers who likely have superior fish handling skills". IF you dont think this would happen, then you need to wake up. It's like anything in the world, if the saw says you should be allowed to do something then there will be a group of people who think it is their legal right to do so and if a third party says no then that group will resist. If people were allowed to carry guns, they would.
It's not so simple as the SAWT saying "we are closing this section". especially when competition, money, and men are involved. There was no conflict of interest with the President of WU and SAWT being the same guy. If anything it worked to the best interests of both groups by incorporating them together. Providing both groups with invaluable information about the sport and the fish that we all enjoy.
PS. The people who know the answers are smart enough to not get involved in this kind of thing. I mean come on, it doesn't take a genius to figure out the clashing mentalities and superegos floating around here creates the grounds for a legitimate discussion about as stable as boiling water. That is why those who have the answers have pretty much said no more than tell people where to go for meetings that will provide some information.
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I can only comment if what you have posted in RED is true, it sure paints a black cloud over a group that i always thought cared about the fish. With that statement and your second paragragh stating no conflict are we to assume...WU is in place to care for the fish and SAWT is in place to not care for the fish?. You speak of men and money...so is HALF of SAWT membership willing to sell their souls for full field prize? as you seem to indicate.
I want people to know Im not against the tourneys, they provide a competitve avenue for anglers.
I will be shocked if I get the answers im asking for at the meeting but will trust you and take your advice into consideration.