comments - Jim/ FishinCrazy's comments -
These comments were arguably some of the most passionate comments made at that meeting. Jim had a prepared statement, but didn't speak from it. He spoke from the heart, with such a passion for the fishing and his love of the outdoors that he drew loud cheers and a resounding applause when he left the platform.
Every group was there because they had a specific vested interest, and many had prepared statements several pages long.
I think he cut to the heart of the matter, and epitomized the essence of what we as sportsmen face in the modern outdoors environment. Great job, Jim!
Here's a paraphrase of what Jim said,