What people seem to miss is that the cost is more than just the license fee. To truly be effective for salmon, it is becoming more important then ever to own a boat. I figured with just gas for the boat & truck, launching fees, and other costs, I was in about $100 dollars by the time I started fishing (not including the cost of the boat or maintenance). Much more if I went to the Neah Bay or other destinations. Add in time spent, lodging and food if going a distance, and then add in the amount of times you don't catch anything and the fee per fish is very high. For people who need to catch fish to enjoy the experience, they usually can find better bargains for their entertainment dollar. Just driving the car down to the river and buying lures or bait can run me between $20 on the low end and $100 on the high end, without counting the cost of lost work income. I find myself going less and less, and making few long trips.