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I was under the impresion that this was going to be a meeting but when I got there I found out it was only a workshop where the corp. had about eight people their explaining the new "rule" not a law they said but a rule that they can write you a ticket for. I heard several good questions that they could not answer one of them that I remember was how many accidents in the last ten years were on record that was caused by fisherman they could come up with an answer on that one, we can request copies of all the new offlimit docks witch I do suggest we all get a copy to keep in the boat to make sure we are not breaking the Rule. They talk like they will be leiniant on writing tickets but we'll see. I would guess that their was between 100 to 140 people that sowed up. What will they come up with next?

Folks, We need to support this and we need to let Chris handle his end of this spectrum for us. He is an excellent ambassador for our sport and will represent us well. He is a former biologist with the Arkansas Game & Fish and is a good presenter. He will be professional in his approach. Here is his article from todays BassMaster. Critical Corps Meeting in Arkansas By Chris Horton BASS Conservation Director (Archive) Updated: January 16, 2009, 4:08 PM ET Comment http://sendtofriend.espn....0in%20Arkansas...00');return false;">Email Print BASS just learned that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting a public workshop regarding their new fishing around marinas policy in Harrison, Ark., on Thursday night, January 22. The meeting will be at the Quality Inn Conference Room, 1210 US Highway 62/65 North. Recently, we posted an article that covered some of the history of this issue (Click here to read the story). Basically, we had an agreement in place, an agreement by the anglers, marina owners, state enforcement and fisheries agencies and the US Army Corps of Engineers, that allowed anglers to fish around marina facilities, provided they didn't fish within 50 feet of gas docks, marina stores or restaurants. In one of the most irresponsible moves ever by the Corps, they changed this policy about 9 months ago without even bothering to tell us. Now we can't fish within 50 feet of any marina structure. Marinas are effectively off limits to law abiding anglers. This is the worst example in many years where the US Army Corps of Engineers completely disregarded public input and implemented a policy that benefits one special interest group - the marina owners - over the American public that owns the water. The Corps is facilitating the privatization of public waters! As an angler, if this doesn't make your blood boil, you may want to check your pulse. If it does, and you live within driving distance of this meeting, you have an opportunity to let your voice be heard. If enough anglers show up for the workshop, it very well could be the catalyst for a favorable outcome for anglers. I hope to see you there. The meeting starts at 5:00

My first goal is get more involved in my church second goal is to replace my blown motor on my boat third is to catch a limit of fish in every tourn. Good luck to each and every one of you on your new goals.

I am looking for a good 175 mercury new perfeably but would consider a good used one

Best five went 11lbs. spinnerbait in the back of bennets

I was thinking about coming over their and doing a little fishing sat. and I have not been over their since march can someone give me advice on what the bass are doing over their?

http://www.ncwildlife.org/pg07....html This web site has some good pictures