For all the great know it alls who most likely have not been up there in years if ever.

The river bottom where I've been is not mud. The main channel is actualy a somewhat hard packed sand. If it wasn't for all the people being in the river and the tidal water stirring things up, the river is actually pretty clear.

On a large portion of the river, the garbage issue is no longer a factor.
A number of years ago people got the message. I see more garbage on the Sol Duc, Snohomish, Sky etc (in certain areas) then I do on a large stretch of the Samish I've been on. Port a Potties have solved a lot of the human waste issues as well.

As far as the Jig question, eggs and any other method where you're on the bottom. You are always going to have some lining and foul hooking. Small area, lots of fish at times. Problem is that you have people that think that is fine.

I still have not had anyone including a WDFW Biologist (long discussion)explain to me anything that makes sense as to how a jig can end up deep down a Kings throat. Maybe when the hook is set, the jig somehow makes it into the mouth. The Biologist sure didn't think that was the case. He had no answer.

I have no probloem fishing with a float & eggs. I've done it up there before. I am not happy that we can't thow spoons or spinners on the outgoing tide or high tide. I will be calling and complaining about that.