I was reading a book called Northwest coastal fishing guide by Doug Olander. exceelent book. anyhow it states that the true cod. this is there most southern range. that a natutal cycle in the fish with the currents and tempature of the oceans could be the most problem with washington true cod. not saying wasteful fishing management and f#$%@g trawlers had nothin to do with it. but these are fast growing fertile fish that have the ability to come back in a furry. I'm 23 and when I was little I remember going out with my dad and always catchin fish after fish. and I would love for a good catch and release true cod fishery to surface around here. Ben