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[koko]

Yeah full simms knee high warm up socks, sage hat with 4 feathers in it, and a real live parakeet on my shoulder too.  If you're not wearing the same you have no right to be fishing.  And if you can't pick up on sarcasm....

Just kidding, I know I get some respond.

[marmot]

Just kidding, I know I get some respond.

[Davey on the fraser]

Respect thy neighboor,,  Use inside voices,, If you want to get hammered go to the bar,, share your pot,, help where possible, and leave those alone that look like they are eating sour grapes,,   Oh and I will admit,, never ever buy sockeye from fn on the side of the road or salmon sashimi thats not advertised as wild,, I was guilty of these last two up untill about two years ago,,  I am a neewbie and am learning along my way,,,,  This site has been incredibly helpful and even get a few laughs here and there,,,, YOU GUYS ARE GREAT

[troutbreath]

I clean myself up before fishing. I have a natural white spring odour otherwise.

[cohojoe]

Share a Fly pattern when yours is working and others are having zero results with their flies.   Share a lure if others are not catching with theirs.    Many times other anglers have shared their pattern / lure type with me when I was down and out.    Then their recommendation would work for me and it made a big difference.    It was Vic at STS who helped me in the early years on the River,  Kelly Davison who taught me about Flies,   Steve Jennings who taught me about Chironomids at Leighton,  Earl Anderson who fixed my fly gear.   Etc,   Now it is our turn to help others .

[fishseeker]

I don't really know about setting an example because I have only had two seasons of Salmon fishing - still learning.

I just think its good to not assume one knows it all.  Always be friendly to those around you especially when they are stepping on your toes or tangling up your line 'cause thats just the natural consequence with lots of people crowded together.  Try to avoid doing anything unethical like snagging, leaving litter etc.   Always be willing to learn from others.  Be willing to help if someone asks for it.

I think tolerance and good humor counts for a lot. 

[HOOK]

I even go as far as helping people set up their gear properly, even sharing roe ( if i have enough to), I am notorious for giving away flies on the river or lake to people so they can get into some or more fish. I cant stand it when other fisherman seem to think they have the secret and wont share  

I was on a lake a couple years ago and i asked a guy what was working when i first arrived on the water ( i asked cause he was catching some) and he just ignored me completely   Well i was anchored in a different area but close enough for him to see me and i started hammering on fish, I mean i couldnt really do anything wrong as long as i had that right fly. Well guess who came over to ask me what i was using, Yup you guessed it that same guy. Well i divulged what i was using however i didnt tell him the size which was the huge thing. I proceeded to watch him for awhile and he got nothing while i was still on fish. long story short when i was going in for dinner (basically at dark) I decided to go by and tell him the size of the fly and also educated him that he would have gotten that info earlier if he hadnt been such a dink in the first place. I think i even gave him a fly. I think he was very humbled by the whole experience  

dont go fishing to be greedy and be the only one into fish, remember to share with people (if they ask) because it will give you the warm fuzzy feeling inside LOL its easier to be nice then to be a dick.

[Scooterguy]

Generally, I picked up all the fishing line at where I fish and disposed them later. Just to be common sense, you do this for your safety and environment. Last week, I took my kids out at #6 and I found someone, who did not put out the fire so I asked my kid to water it while I fished . and then I praised him as a hero who had just saved the forest fire...etc .
Or better yet, if you lose your lucky lurer, you will come back the next day when it is low tides and recovered it. Sometimes, I have a reward while I am looking for it 

Am I good example sport fisherman??/

[bbronswyk2000]

Attend as many cleanups as I possibly can. I have also organized a few cleanups on the Alouette River. Helped at a couple hatcheries. Also as everyone should, taken garbage out while fishing.

If you dont go out of your way to make a difference you have no reason to complain about things. Do your part and MORE!!!

[DragonSpeed]

Take a group of 8 - 11 year olds to camp twice a year and teach them to fish and properly handle and release all of the trout they catch. For many of them, it is their first time fishing or at least catching something.

Hey!

Where and How do you do that... I've got a group of 8-11 yr olds and a group of 11-14 yrs olds that I'd like to do the same with.

PM if you wish or email Brian . Hampson AT gmail . com

Thanks.