If that were the case, then the 1 fish limit would help the total numbers be reduced. But never in the history of the Willamette or columbia river has every boat limited that fished the river. There is still more effort on the river at the end of a day than fish willing to participate.

I am very strong willed, and no my mother didn't send me to my room all the time. I have no problem admitting when Im wrong, but this is not one of those times.

Can you tell me how the 1 fish limit effected the total number of fish taken from the Willamette yesterday, or anyday this year or last. Unless every boat limited, there is no effect.

If you went to a stocked trout pond that had 100 fish in it, and 10 guys caught all 100 fish available, would there be any more get taken if they were told they could keep 200? It's not possible.