Salmo,
We have had our differences in the past but I hope you can look past that and answer two things, but first let me say. Very nice response to CFM. There are two or more sides to almost every story and the two of you represent things from different sides...so CFM, please no flames and this can stay an intelligent thread. Now Salmo, you talk about diseased smolt. I know that the Salmon hatchery has that problem but are you also saying that the Steelhead hatchery also does? If so, what is the solution? Secondly, you talk about 12,000 fish is that a total return for winter runs only or total steelhead? Or is the summer run on the chopping block?

CFM, not sure if you do but I remember the bruisers of March and April...if they could get the size along with the timing thats fine with me...but 8-10lb brats would be terribly disappointing.

Thanks,

Jim B