OK I can't help myself, Catch and Release regulations apply in ALL of Washington's marine areas for Cutthroat trout. That means, single barbless hooks and NO bait! I see guys trolling firecracker herring for sea-runs, technically this is illegal.

I have heard that an 18" Searun can be up to 10 years old, indeed slow growing. Searuns can provide a very entertaining day of stripping various critters with an intermediate line. Goodluck trying to get any hotspots, Searun anglers mouths get tighter than a frog's _ _ _ _ _ .