Please release these steelhead. This wild population is getting stronger each season. One of the worst things to do to these fish is net them. Take the time to get out and land them on the bank. Try to ascertain whether or not it has an adipose the first couple of times it nears the boat. Most of the Hoh's hatchery strays have a stretched look to them. From my experience the wild Hoh summer-runs have a deeper body, typical of a winter-run fish. These are great leapers too.

Peace Out...

[This message has been edited by Hohwaiian (edited 08-23-2000).]