Todd –
Regarding your statement – “To imply that I don't care about kelts is disingenuous at best...”

I pointed out the situation with the kelts in response to your statements in your first post –how else was I to interpret the following statement?

”The use of bait and/or barbs has been shown to have virtually no effect on adult mortality... even in combination, are very negligible on adults.

In the summer when there are juveniles around, that's a whole different story, as bait and barbs have profound effects on them. Not in March and April, though.”

From all reports kelts are certainly are a potential concern on coastal streams in March and April (likely even earlier).

I thought I was clear I was asking questions of you and not WSC (see my second post). I did mention that the proposal was something I would expect WSC to support given their positions in the latest white paper. I try hard not confuse your or other posters with the organizations that you (they) may belong to.

It is time for Sea-runs however haven’t been out – the Skagit is way too dirty and the other streams are too warm for me to be comfortable in fishing on the fish. Hopefully things will cool off in a couple of weeks. Been out on the sound some chasing salmon.

Tight lines
S malma