Sinker the hatchery was more than full several weeks ago. You have to realise that this is not a matter of the run being endangered...it's essentially 100% a hatchery run. So what you're seeing coming back is the result of the hatchery and not from any natural production. Some of these snaggers are likely doing it for money so my hat is off to any officer who lets them push the limit before writing them a ticket that will have an effect....and a ticket for $13,000 plus might just have some effect don't you think? From what I've seen lately the only way to at least slow down the snaggers on these hatchery combat fisheries is apply the harshest impact possible with the few officers available. I'd personally like to see the loss of fishin priveleges for some of the worst offenders, followed by jail or community service time if they don't get the clue. In the case of the Quil it is all a matter of ethics, respecting the resource, and obeying the law...protecting this particular run as a resource is not a primary concern. On the other hand if there were wild silvers in there your .02 cents would be right on. Peace. Anyway tackle bag is reloaded and I'm prayin for rain as there reports from the salt that this run ain't a bit over.

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