Forgive me if this has been mentioned above (didn't read it all), but just because Tacoma doesn't have to, or isn't going to, fund the summer steelhead program, that doesn't mean that it won't happen.

WDFW could still fund it like they do most the other hatcheries in the state.

If that's what people want, then that's what people need to ask for...I for one, would love to keep a fishery on the Cowlitz that attracts a lot of fishermen for the relatively easy pickin's.

From what I know about the issue, it doesn't seem too fair to blame Tacoma for not wanting to spend money beyond that which they are legally bound to spend. I'd say the taxpayers of Tacoma could put a stop to that nearly instantaneously if they wanted to.

Fish on...

Todd