I wonder the same thing. I'm from Portland and haven't fished chum that much. I've seen them real aggressive in river, literally chasing down your corkie. But up at hoodsport I've always wondered if I was just flossing them or if they were actually going for it. Do you think that most of the fish legally caught up there are taking the bait? I know that this is kind of a can of worms but inquiring minds want to know.