I just wanted to see what the consensus is of keeping LARGE (25+lb) native fish from the Quinalt River. I don't keep natives (any more), but 4 years ago I kept a 27lb. nate from the Quinalt to be mounted. The fish can be viewed on my web site, and I get a lot of emails from peoples about that fish. If I catch another 25+lb native steelhead on the Quinalt (Feb 23!), I'll take lots of pictures/measurements and let it go. Please be honest now, but in your shoes, if you happen to catch a 25+ native steelhead on the Quinalt, would you keep it? If yes or no, than why?
Tight lines,
Paker