What I don't understand is why can't we keep kings on the Chehalis tributaries when we're having the best runs in 50 years. Last year we had to release many kings to get our silvers. How many of those released kings are going to make it? Wouldn't it be smarter to punch your two fish and be done?

Here's another thought... Why do we we raise hatchery kings if were not allowed to keep them. Are they only for the netters?

With all the complicated rules like barbless single hooks, non bouyant lure restriction, line must be moving not stationary, etc. it seems to me that they want you to spend the money on licenses but not harvest any fish.

I would like to see the Chehalis tributaries opened for Chinook retention as long as the runs are good. Even if they put a season limit on how many you could punch for that year. if the runs are good, then why not let us river fishermen, the last in line, keep a few!!!