Hi 'Stew. I'm fading fast here and there are so many issues. You'll hear some good ones to consider I'm sure. As for the fileted out carcasses left on the boat ramp that's inconsiderate of other boaters for one thing. The other is that fish carcasses are very valuable in the river for the ecosystme's health - thus the many salmon carcass dispersion programs in Oregon and Washington. ..... Nates should not be lifted out of the water with normal nylon mesh landing nets, because it harms the skin mucous lining that can lead to fungus growth and possible death of a fish. There are special C&R nets with soft wide band mesh that are easier on the fish if you fish nates from a boat a lot. And I agree that the diver and bait rigs should be put away starting in early February to avoid deep hook mortality on nates. I'd like to see a barbless hook reg after the brat season too, in Feb. thru mid-April. Lots of things need miprovement thru education out there. Thanks bud.

RT