OK John, I take your statement at face value that you understand what Todd and I are saying, so we now agree there will never again be a chum fishery, since no matter how healthy the run is, it is impossible to know if the next run is healthy until after it migrates, spawns, and dies. It just seemed contrary to your interest in fishing for chum when they are abundant.

I didn't mean to seem elitist and above fishing for chum. I'm not above it; I just don't happen to do it, but I don't begrudge those who do. I know from plenty of accidental hookups that they are very strong and gamey fish.

Sg