Amen Grandpa,

The problem with the whole WSR debate is that it has been based on emotion, rather than science. I realize steelhead provoke emotional responses, but still we are supposed to be rational beings.

The WSR folks maintain that impacts are too high. Fine, there are lots of ways to reduce impacts. WSR is one. I have previously proposed an alternative that would allow some harvest, but produce no more impacts.

There are many options that could yield the same reduced impacts. I think the debate should be about how to reduce angler impacts. Not WSR, no WSR. THere are many options.

The amount of disrespect board members show to each other on this topic is astounding.
Multiple board members have been banned due to their disrespectfulness. Judging by some of the above posts, more bans may be in order.

Please, people, lets be civil at least. If we are to convince non-fishers to do anything for fish, it would behoove us not to act like raving lunatics emoting everwhere.

If we disagree, at least be civil, please!