I buy a Washington Salt tag because I fish out of Ilwaco most of the season. Wind River, Lewis, and washougal for the fresh water. It is more expensive to buy the full tilt washington tag

If you don't like the prices dont fish here. (or there). Maybe, just maybe it will kill off some of the doughballs that tend to show up and we all complain about.

It is cheep entertainment when you think about it. Besides, you think nothing about $100 to $600 dollar rods and reels right

Don't get so bent out of shape yet. When they reach $100 then complain.