Personally, I think enough of our traditions have been lost by all the progressives who all have their own selfish agendas to promote. KIDS benefit the most from having an opening day, PERIOD!!!! I remember not being able to sleep the night before- seeing relatives I usually didn't see- hearing their same goofy stories- My father taking no overtime that day(My Dad worked alot, he had too), So many wonderful memories, I'll carry to my grave. Many changes in the regs so that You can fish for trout somewhere anytime to accomodate those who wish to do so. I read this as people worried there will be a few less trout for THEM to catch by continuing the opening day tradition. The fishing in this state is great for those that apply themselves, just read the posts and look at the photos. If You want to improve the fishing, get involved with trout unlimited and other environmental groups to try and clean our waters and set aside open space and improve access etc.. Let's worry about what's real important like that red haired lad hoisting that beautiful trout on the homepage. How many kids across the state will always have memories of " the opening day that".. Come on, really!!