it seems that some anglers are bent on bringing home fish regardless as to whether they need it or not. I landed a chrome bright silver on the Satsop two weeks ago. I saw that it was a native and prepared to release it when a guy approached me with a bonking stick saying he wanted the fish. I told him I just don't bonk native fish unless mortally wounded. He cursed me when I sent the fish on its way and then told me his freezer was full anyways. The purpose of fishing to me was always sport first and a nice dinner if it works out that way. I catch more than my share of fish and don't feel the need to bonk every fish I land. My .02 worth.

~steelymann~

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