Originally Posted By: eyeFISH
It's only taken me 21 years living in WA for it to finally cement into my brain, but i've finally figured out that for the overwhelming majority, when it comes to local stocks of salmon, it is ABSOLUTELY all about the meat in the box.



I've been living and fishing in Washington state much longer than the 21 years that you mention. I willingly admit that I like to be rewarded with an occasional fish, or crab, or some clams, or oysters, and occasionally my efforts are rewarded, and I actually manage to harvest, but in reality it would be much less expensive to buy product from the market, however my time on the water and the total experience is what I really enjoy, and yes I am a happier guy when I put meat in the box, but to me it is much more than that.
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