The further up into the stream system these fish are, the less you need to worry about the decaling problems! The ocean is one place where this can be a real problem.

This is one occasion where I do agree with Todd…net it, keep it in the water, and let it go!

Just curious, does WDFW have any studies to back up their proposed hook and release methods that are posted on their web site? I have never herd of any such studies on this method before, have any of you?

Cowlitzfisherman
Is the taste of the bait worth the sting of the bait?
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Is the taste of the bait worth the sting of the hook????