Hey I'm all for this on the Skagit. Have you ever tried fishing a BIG river without using your motor? The only other option is dragging an anchor which is just plain stupid if you have any concerns with spawning beds. Most of the Skagit is big open water and I do have the choice of working the oars but than I can't fish as hard or at all. What's the difference in the eyes of the Game Department if I use my oars or my motor? Only difference to me is I can't fish nearly as well if I'm working the oars but my guest gets the same drift if I'm on the oars or on my motor, doesn't make any since! I think on the big rivers running a motor should be allowed since bar access is very limited on the Skagit. On the smaller rivers it's a whole different story.