{{I'm suspecting I will get alot of attention from this, but what the hay, it's either GL LOOMIS Vs LAMI's or a SLUGFEST on TRIBAL ISSUES! Either of which their appears to be no winner, just people getting their dander up!}}

One of my fishing buddies is pretty well informed on fisheries enhancment. However we have differing opinions with regards to Nates. I'm a NATE "ive" here on the Olympic Peninsula and a "fulltime" fisher now, having recently retired. He's not a NAT"ive" and I don't hold that against him either.
This old timer loves fishing and just as much, enjoys a fresh one on the barbie now and then. I've released lot's and thumped lot's too. ( You are not going to convert me, so don't even try or I will look upon you as I do some of those pushy suit and tie door knocking religious folk that come over and interupt my afternoon naps or a good ball game!)

We recently had a conversation,about the Nat"ive" declines.

Here's the QUESTION- Isn't it TRUE that a NATE can spawn with hatchery fish and be successful? He claims it happens, but usually is rare. But he doesn't have any hard evidence, nor do I.
Are these fish now titled NATES or what? Thanks and remember, You are not going after a fresh one to convert here, so be kind.