the fish came out of the quinault and i was told it was a hatchery fish, they do grow pretty big down here due to the hatchery program that they started down here in the 70's. not all of the fish that are labeled "wild" are wild fish, they do that to let people know they are eating a fish that has ate real food and not something that some person has made. 'pellets'. bob it's just a business just like you do, anyone can fish down here if you want, all you need is a little cash. good luck on your hatchery program up there. i hope it has success just like the one down here. i have one of your friends coming down here monday, he owns the thriftway in forks.