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As we move toward regulation changes it will be interesting to see what comes about. I have a concern about the "stakeholders" that the government will canvas for suggestions. I remember in BC when all this kind of talk happened that it was the guiding industry that had the biggest voice. When the motivation for concern has a significant link to money, then we as the public better be very aware of what is being talked about and how new regulations will affect us. I bring this up after watching what happened with the Wigwam. It started with concern about pressure on the Bull trout. Initially it was a "Fly fishing only" stream (no bobbers/weights added). But then that changed.....why? Why make it easier to catch them (better for guiding clients). Then there is new regulations brought in to financially exclude non-residents by adding the classified licences. Then they bring in the rules where you have to book a time to fish as a non-resident. It would seem there is a concern about the fish.....yet they actually INCREASED the number of rod days for the guiding industry. When folks get excluded so a "special" interest group can claim a profit off a public resource there is a problem. Regulation changes around the steelhead fishery were also heavily influenced by the guiding industry. I am not against some guiding on the Bow. I will be speaking up though when my access is limited so that a wealthy dude from New York/or a guide who actually lives in Arizona can come. There is significant value to Albertans derived from the Bow that is not measured in dollars and cents. It would not be fair to make the Bow fly rod fishing only. There are lots of folks using spin rods. Perhaps a move to single hooks (rather that trebles) would cut down on tissue damage though. Self limiting fishing techniques is certainly something to consider if we continue to see a reduction in rainbow numbers. I hear fish can actually be caught without a bobber