[wader-dad]

Some thoughts. First, I think this site is the best - its not about spots and not about the best equipment and not about bragging.

So its about feeling part of a group and getting some escape from work and going on and seeing what is up. Its great when a new guy asks for help and advice and guys here are very willing to help out. When there are no fights the threads are shorter- so no fighting is a good thing??.

I think fishing has been slow -at least for me- and that dampens enthusiasm. Good nature ball busting makes things interesting and there has been less of that. It helps when threads such as the recent ones started by Grandpa Greg (on relationships and injuries) get bought up to get good discussion). I am on Bill Wetzel's site and when things get slow he bumps up good threads from years ago that get the discussion going again.

If you look at the Fishing Charters and Sponsor Specials threads on the first page- most are as many as 2 years since the last posts. That just looks bad- maybe John can come up with new sponsors who can at least say what they are up to or what shows they are going to be at.