Just want to clarify my position, because the internet is an imperfect form of communication.

I enjoy catching wild steelhead as much as anyone here. It wasn't my intention to sound like I have a chip on my shoulder, or criticize, merely to bring up propper handling of these fish, that are so precious to me.

In my opinion a wild steelhead has no business in a boat, on or on a sandy beach.
That is all I was trying to say.