Totally agree with you Missin'. I am a born and bred BC'er but have lived in Alberta for over 20 years. Does that mean I am should be adopted by Alberta, and never look back at my home province because I am now considered to be an Albertan? Hey, if you don't wish to fish BC, then don't go, simple. For BC'ers, ditto for fishing in Alberta. You have to balance the good with the bad, and MAKE A CHOICE. Saying you are going to go fish BC but not spend any money, is, in my mind, simply rediculous. I have no problem paying the required fees to fish BC, if I did, I would stay home and not bother. But for a small investment, you and I can fish some of the prettiest waters in the world. If that makes you mad that you have to pay to play in this province, don't go. I am not sure what it is that any of the people that object to the fees in BC, are planning on doing about this. Right now, all I see is a select few whining and complaining, but that is all. If you want change, then why not take it on as a challenge and join up with all of the other persons who feel unjustified, and lobby your concerns. Simply complaining about it, grows very long in the tooth. Please, understand that my thoughts are also aimed at BC'ers that don't like Alberta fishing, you stay home too! I'm going fishing..............