Howdy,
Ethics in ones life are what defines character and true worth. Although many people would question mine for even taking part in a blood sport.(I C&R almost exclusively, but gill's can get damaged) The truth is everyone has their own rule's that they develop to fit their needs. What's lower than a Humpie poacher? A Chum poacher. Jeez how lame!

Concerning Red fishing, if fish get too crammed into a stretch, getting one to bite before a foul-hooking occurs gets tough. I've never gotten to Alaska,(yet) but I've heard guys say they had to fish crappy water just to avoid the thick schools, so the fish can at least see the lure coming. I can catch river Sockeye that some say won't aggressively take. I just fish a nickle or copper 5/8oz. Pot-o-Gold spoon in the same manner as I would normally. Now the trick, remove the hook and replace it with a 0/3 egg hook, red in color. Just a mini river version of the trolling tech. which revolutionized sport Sockeye fishing in the two Wa. lakes. I get a kick reading older how-to articles on Lk. Wa. Sockeye with creative ways to get a Krill eater to grab a U-20.