Have fished the Cowlitz over twelve days without a fish on. I have pulled plugs, drifted pink worms and drifted eggs. I think the only technique I have not tried for at least a half day is scuba gear and an ice fishing rod equipped with 2 feet of 100 lb. line and gaff hook. If the fishing really that poor then why is catch and kill even legal right now and if it is not then what the hell is wrong with me. The anglers around me have not been slaying them but have been catching fish. Maybe the cowlitz is just a crappy steelhead river but I am more inclined to think that I am just a crappy steelheader. The frustration is getting to the point that lakes and trout (non-seagoing) are looking more and more attractive. HHHHHEEEEELLLLLPPPPP!!!!!

[This message has been edited by wit45cal (edited 01-09-2000).]