Public sentiment got the Corps to back off the restrictions on the tailwaters of the Cumberland River dams. Of course, the politicians all patted themselves on the backs for it.

I seriously doubt the public meetings for pole limits will be a big Kum-Ba-Ya get together if they happen. I'm not real keen on somebody taking away my rights just because they think they can.

Sound biology had better take into account the fact the Corps or TVA can do more harm to crappie fishing on any lake than all the spider-riggers could ever do. One lost spawn because they pull the plug right after the crappie hit the banks can ruin fishing for years. Why should fishermen try to limit other fishermen? Why should one group bear the blame?