Since there are no regulations prohibiting the removal of salmon or steelhead from the water to do so is a matter of choice.

My choice is never to remove a fish I'm going to release. Anyone on a boat of mine is stuck with the same decision.

If a fish is hooked or bleeding where release becomes difficult the leader is cut,after paying for gas,equipment,maintaining two boats I can sure as hell afford to lose more gear.

My choice is not to fish with folks who have a need to show their skill to everyone who will pay attention.

My choice is not to hunt with folks who have to tie a trophy to the grill of their rig.

My choices limit my partners,but sure make for good trips.