I actually pasted the 2004 reference to the Hood River steelhead project about the reduction of fitness. I am still waiting for those that think broodstock programs are great to post published papers about the benefits. I honestly want read the other side that has been studied not just fishing was good. I like seeing both sides but all I can find so far the negatives but I am sure Kevin will have some positives papers on it since he asked for data on the negatives and it was provided (2 steelhead, 1 coho with three posts in a row back some).

Please enlighten me. If the published data doesn't change your mind what will since that is what you were asking for?

JJ

PS: Todd nice post