Smalma,

You, of course, can respond to fishyologist's requests for references to the literature anyway you please.

As far as I'm concerned, you are a tremendous asset to this board, being generous in taking the time from your day job to share your opinion and professional insights on all sorts of Steelhead issues. You come across to me as completely professional, vastly experienced, and all about fish. You and your statements have great credibility with me.

This isn't an academic board and I don't see any need whatsoever for you take on the work load of backing up your posts with references to the academic literature.

That's just my opinion

I'm just real happy that you participate.
SS