And to think I thought this thread was on spoon fishing.

I haven't fished the Skeena system yet but certainly have plans to do that one day. I don't plan on paying for a guide and would certainly pay more than the current CW fees in order to do so.

I wonder what has happened to the number of angler days since the CW system was incorporated?

I agree with Sg in that the steelhead are in the hands of the BC government to do as they please. I wonder how many US dollars are spent now compared to what would occur if the guides have their way. I think it is a bit short-sighted for them to try and monopolize the local economy for their own gain without considering the effects on other tourism-based business.

Maybe I should look hard at making "that one day" this fall before it is too late?