OK, point taken. The Cowlitz, Elochoman and Tilton Rivers are exceptions to all of the other rivers western Washington in that they have five-trout (but only two-steelhead)limits (alright, the Tilton has no steelhead). In fact, I was not even thinking about the Cowlitz when I shot my mouth off. The fact remains, he wasn't fishing for cutthroat was he? I suppose that makes it an ethical question and therefore a matter of conscience. Do you continue to fish for steelhead when the intent of the regulation is perfectly clear?

[This message has been edited by Preston Singletary (edited 08-02-2000).]
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