Drifter,
All I can tell you is that the last time this was allowed. Boat after, boat after boat, day after, day after day the Lucans hole had guys anchored up CnRing the Kings. Not to mention trollers working the King water so they could catch something.

You and I both know that most rules negatively affect the law abiding. Such is the case here.

Just so you know, you don't have to educate me on the Chehalis river.

I totally agree with you on the fishery you propose. I wish we could, but I personally don't think we dare and that sucks.

What Kings are caught have to be released because they are closed but they are still caught and the hooking mortality on a King in the warm water days of September after a strenuous fight I don't want to know. Its not illegal to hook them...just illegal to keep them and there is the rub.

I won't discuss this point any further because this is the silliest place to have a disagreement.

I emailed you earlier this week with an offer to call me and I will do so the same here but make it available to all.

Anyone can feel free to call my cell: 360.520.1175 Leave a message if I don't answer, I will return your call and love to talk Chehalis.

JimB