Good post matey and totally correct re: folk who live in areas that hold lots of tackle.
That said, there are lots of lads who make time and travel all over to regularly put their dog amongst plenty of stuff.
IMHO, You just have to be realistic about your dog and what you can do with it.
I want to keep good stuff but I am not blind and I know that lots of blokes could give the dog more work than I can and get more out of it.......BUT, even though I may not be able to give a dog as much as some I still dont want to feed shit.
I cant live with shit, but I can live with the reality o