I've been on this board for many years under an older name (BenWa) and rarely feel compelled to post unless engaging in some light hearted ribbing ..

I already know the answer to how "everyone" feels about the killing of our precious and dwindling Native Steelhead population in general... against it!

While fishing a coastal river yesterday, where it is legal for the yearly single retention of one fish, During the day It was brought to my attention that a group of guides who work together on this river.. or at minimum are friends that fish/work this system have been killing Natives for their customers daily for the last month..

Just my take, and from what I've read in other posts over the years, most peoples opinion is that Guides have a responsibility to act as ambassadors and the first line of defense for these endangered fish, to be teachers for the uneducated on the subject; To be up front and state that there will be NO killing on their trips..

Was really upset to hear of this on a river that still has a "healthy" return of these prized and precious fish.. but for a couple dollars or lack of ethic will not be so for much longer with this mindset and business practice

We slayed em.. (Thank you Fly, yet another awesome day as usual) All fish were treated with respect land released on their way healthy and no worse for the experience.. helping ensure the future of this fishery, We hold in such high esteem


Just a random rant..thanks for listening
Peace~