R A 3 (quote) There are plenty of hatchery runs that have very little pressure where there is miles of water between anglers. Blue creek ain't the only hatchery in the state of washington. Most rivers are uncrowded... What state are you referring to? Also I was curious since you are so adamant about wild steelhead release do you feel the least bit guilty about building rods or are they only intended to catch or kill hatchery fish ;\)