And I try so hard to let them go as fast I can and in as good a shape as I can. This is depressing to think that 3, 4 or all 5 natives I let go last died anyway after so much effort. I got wet to my waist to let 2 of them go and in this tidal water that can be cold and nasty to fish in the rest of the day. Not to mention the chance a seal will try to take one off the bank after you land it and is still attatched to your line.

I will still put out the effort to let natives go when it changes to hatchery only but it is still a lot of effort for a 50% survival rate. Worth it but still depressing.