This season does suck. Many river hours logged with success that can be counted on one hand. I recall a conversation a couple of years ago with a reliable inside source that this was the year we would have poor Winter Steelhead returns in the Snohomiish system due to poor management decisions and unfortunate things that happened to the smolts. This condition will continue on to next Summer's returns for the same reasons. But there are many other factors that have affected all systems as well, most of which have to do with ocean conditions and survival. habitat loss, indecriminate gill net practices, buget cut backs, ect. But instead of whining about how poor fishing is, perhaps each of us divert that energy into doing something to improve fishing not only for ourselves, but for future generations. I am not an expert or a fish biologist, but I think each of us know in our hearts and minds that if we can stand together in unity, make our voices heard, we can make positive changes for all.