quote "We need to break away from traditions and start doing what is best for the fishery."

Its tough to brake traditions just ask my mom who goes to the catholic church every sunday asking forgiveness from the priest who he himself should be doing the asking..

Quote " opening day presents us with it's own set of problems, and taxes the resources that are available. In the long run, it limits the potential for a greater trout fishing experience.....There's no easy solution...it's like a "tradition" or "addiction" that you love but realize is no good for you." great analogy Fishbags....

I concure...get rid of opening day and this site is the springboard to do it.. I vote all the guys above to head up the commitee to change the law...then again I havent fished opening day since I was a kid,, I try not to fish on the week ends either..I hate the crowds...