Smalma you ever feel like a punching bag? I am sorry you saw last nights post in that context.It came upon hearing that there might be a closure of some sort on the Quillayute system due to low native returns opposite of the states scientitic predictions.Frustrated.

My post did jump out of context especialy after a pat on the back!

I guess a functional fishery is one that is stable.A fishery that does not have red flags popping up all the time or is near death or going up and dow like a roller coaster.

I have to agree with sparky on escapments above msh.

I also agree that my WANT to fish is not a NEED.I will put down my pole right now to preserve a fishery for the generations to come!That is what I see needs to be done with my homeport rivers to bring smolt survival up!There are no trout to be caught but it is open catch and release withno bait restrictions.So we are alowed to c/r fish salmon and steelhead smolt with bait?STUPID!!

I need to stop now my wife says my eyes have turned black

Thanks for the great thread smalma