Backlash, It is quite funny to to watch the Columbia R. system kick out larger than normal runs(some hatchery and some are wild stock) when many of the coastal streams have fewer fish than before.. THe Cowlitz has a huge hatchery system and still had what most would coinsider a limited fishery! When are people going to realize that dams are a problem but they are definately not THE problem!!!!! As fishermen we would be much better off focusing our energies into the commercial,tribal netting, habitat improvements and hatchery practices. As I said before, Dams are a factor in smolt demise and predation.I would think with the monies availiable we could improve on those areas. Don't count the Snake R. dams out yet they feed alot of people even you westsiders!

[This message has been edited by steelyhorn hunter (edited 07-07-2000).]