B-run, I hate to admit it but your absolutely correct. I really hope this good run doesn't in turn generate too much of a false sense of security for our fish managers, and even more importantly the politicians who seem to have more input into fish managemnt then they have any right to.
On the other hand, take a look at the Jack salmon counts coming over lower Granite and you'll see that they are well above even last years counts which predicts an even better run for next year. Also when I was down at the Dam last weekend in the viewing room there appeared to be a good portion of wild fish coming through. Kind of makes a guy wonder how much the Ocean conditions have to do with it because really not much has been done for improvements up here in our parts, well other than massive hatchery plants, barging and the occasional drawdown.
Here's a quick question though, why don't they list or count the wild component of this salmon run like they do with the steelhead run? Are all the hatchery salmon not adipose fin clipped? I kow the natives are planning to release some non-fin clipped (aaagh!) salmon in the SF. Clearwater but I thought all the past plants had been clipped.
Still to end on a happy note, at least sportsmen are actually getting a shot at the good run of hatchery fish coming through this year unlike the lower columbia. So take advantage of it while you can. It will also show a glimmer of the benefits for the communities when a fishery is available, and may create more support for increased sustainable runs.

Duke