I have read over the last week on this board about all the biotching about the Big Q and how they manage there fish. The thing you have to remember is that they are there fish to manage. So they can set there own regs. for when, where, and how many you take home as far as the Q, Qeets, and part of the Solmon Rivers are conserned. That is why you don't need a WA State lic. to fish it, only a Q guide.

Here's somthing else to think about, in last years, I believe OCT. or NOV. edition of STS one article writen by one of Washingtons better guides stated " the Q is the best river in the lower 48 to have a chance at catching a trophy salmon or stealhead " that in itself says alot.

Now lets take a look at there returns compaired to .....the HO, Bog, and other OP rivers. You can't because at one point those rivers have gotten eggs from the Q to make there quota, so if you have fished any of those there is a chanse you might have caught a Q orgin fish.

They have one of the best systems in place any where, the returns speek for themseleves.

One thing I have to agree with is Letty using pictures of netted fish on her web site. She is a good guide.

And one other thing, my cuz is half Q and a guide.

I'm not trying to start a war of words or a debate by any means, blaming the Indians for our fishimg short comings is not the answer ....Judge BOLT was problem, now it's how we manage and run our hatchary systems. If you feel you need to bust my chops because these are some truths, before you do, go do some research first.