Originally Posted By: Salmo g.
To the extent that any Hx * matings occur, overall system productivity is reducedSg


Is that really gospel, or just most likely scenario based on studies of other broodstock programs?

Also, I'm interested in people's perspectives on how/whether the presence of returning Snider fish could help/harm wild fish by increasing/diminishing pressure.

In other words, is there any data or anecdotal perceptions regarding whether having Snider fish hurts wild fish by increasing fishing pressure, or helps wild fish my making it less likely that the harvested fish are wild?