Chives, Its not all doom and gloom. Yes, this year is shapping up to be poor. Like I stated in the orinal link you provided;
1: never give up
2: Never stop learning while on the water

I could take you out tommorrow and get you a fish no problem. Am i a great fisherman? hell no, but ive spent tons of hours exploring and taking in everything the river has to offer. IT pays off because now i know exactly what rocks to throw behind. Granite, there might only be 1 fish, were normally there are 5.

Like Salmo said, everything cycles. We had banner runs in 2000, 2001,2002.... 2003 was so-so 2004 was mediocre, now 2005 is pretty lame, BUT 2006 could be off the charts if ocean conditions swing.
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"I have a fair idea of what to expect from the river, and usually, because I fish it that way, the river gives me approximately what I expect of it. But sooner or later something always comes up to change the set of my ways..."
- Roderick Haig-Brown