Bob -
A common thought - I would be interested in your thoughts on how much additional "buffer" is needed in escapement goals to provide for additional protection.

The fish likely most impacted on Mike's Skagit in this last event was the chinook. To date I haven't seen nearly the "wild fish commitment" for chinook that many have expresed for steelhead.

I realize that this is probably way too complex of a topic given your current hectic schedule however maybe it would be a good discussion item for the next time we all can't fish. Hopefully we have had our one and only "express" for the year and we will not have a chance for such a discussion until well into the New Year.

Happy Holidays and may the New Year bring you all tight lines.
Smalma