Hey all,
I've been a reader of this board for years. I truly appreciate the service that Bob provides and the great stories and tips that come from all of you. I agree with Rich in that there are not as many fish around as there should be this time of year. I've still got high hopes that the bulk of the run is simply late.
Cowlitz, I only have one comment on the points you have made above. While on a trip down the cowlitz you release one native steelhead and keep twice as many. Pretty good day of fishing (if you are not into C&R).... By my math you caught 3 fish, and kept twice as many as you released. 2/3 of the time you kept fish! I think Rich may be better at math than you give him credit.
regards,
Neal