I don't know how the WDFW has figured that there is a surplus of wild steelhead. I fish the Chehalis system almost exclusively after the new year, every year. It's close to home and I have private access to a lot of areas. From what I've seen and heard so far is that the wild and hatchery return is poor at best. It was much better last year and could have warranted a wild "bonking" session. I'm not in favor of one, but I think the system could have handled it.

Here's something to think about though. If the Indians were halted for "bonking week" and couldn't net, would this change anybody's mind? I know that will never happen, but....