Anyone who believes only 1 in 5 coho die from a H&R encounter has not fished over enough coho to have a valid opinion.... or they're just in denial.

Tidewater coho have at least 70% mortality (all comers) and at least 50% with the best handling practices.

Handling mortality WITHOUT a hooking event is 40% alone.
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