I'm currently reading a book on the Columbia River that my 'ol man gave me.

Interesting when talking about Grand Coulee it mentioned that Wa has given a share of Wa fish off of Vancouver Island to Canada due to the millions of fish that no longer make it there via CR. So we are giving a share of endangered PS fish to Canada for both lost fish on the CR AND for the mixed catch in Ak.

What a mess!

In our race to kill the last salmon I am certainly way back in the pack. Maybe one day I'll be able to afford to retire up north and work my up to the front of the pack as I sure do enjoy fishing for Chinook and really do want to spend as much time doing it as I can while I'm still alive. Not to mention filling the freezer, canner and smoker.

Maybe I'll live long enough to see this race end. At that time I hope the Indians, Commercials and Sporties can raise a glass together in memory of a better, happier, more spiritual world due to our common bond, the pacific salmon!

Till then get some! And remember it is always someone else fault.

Carry on!