Here goes another Ramblin Post from Gettnsnapper.. I just came home from a river on the OP. One of these- 1)Physt, 2)Sekiu,3)Hoko,4)Soose,5)Clallam,.I 8hrs of fishing, I did CNR on chrome coho,7-15lb non stop. I got 2 steelhead,one hatchery,one wild. The wild hen was about 10lb and awesome. A true airborne show that left me shaking. I have never caught a wild fish this early?? All fish were taken on #3-#4 Vibrax,or Aglia. All single barbless gamu hooks. I never keep any fish even hatchery, unless hooked deep, or family has asked to bring one home for the BBQ. In 7-8 years of fanatical fishing, I have never bonked a wild fish even if it is legal. This river opens Nov1, non retention on salmon. Water is a tad low, but high enough to allow for fish protection and movement without being seen. All fish were taken in the snout or side of the mouth, and not one fish swam away bleeding or in a condition that would worry me about mortality. I took numerous splashes to the face, and a few close calls from a angry buck or two while helping get them back on their way revived and in good shape. I was all alone both days. Solitude and excitement were at their best. My question is Did I do something that was not ethical, I came for steelhad with the knowledge that coho were going to be present and biting. I fished a spot that has been fantastic to me for steelhead wild, and clipped.I used the same gear as I do for Steel, The same gear as many others do. I had fresh eggs and did not use them for fear that I would get some deep hook-ups, and for sure would be in danger of releasing fish that may not make it to spawn. If I did an illegal act then I will take responsability and write DFW to inform them of my actions. If you think I am BSING about that then think again. I am a man of my word,regardless of what Allmighty know nothing AuntyM has stated on this board with only bad intentions as a motive. Again I will provide my Home Number for any person who wants to get more info, or if anyone wants to question my posts, and not hide behind the computer and make statements about me that have no merit,or proof. I have no desire to stir the pot, just the desire to be considered credible on this board and someone who can provide info to others without concern of fabrication. In turn I hope to be able to use the board as a tool to help make my fishing a little more successfull in the future.I think this board was created with that scenario in mind as well as others. 206-932-9931 before 10pm. Please no bashes Its getting old.