Smalma:

I figured you are Salmo would step in and shed some significant light on the issue. Thanks for your input. I knew that not all these fish were hatchery, but didn't realize the percentages were so high on the wild side.

I do wonder why so few hatchery fish. Don't they release enough to get a bigger return? Seems to me if your going to release hatchery stock, it would be in sufficient numbers to support a fishery on the returning fish...what else are they bred in the hatchery for?

Beez: Good to hear from ya! Broken hand? Fall down? Not me! (you?). You know I'm a lightweight...and I got just a few sips of that second drink and it was off to the land of nod. Hope to see you on the 8th!

Mike