I'll concede your position on chums.... hell, I'll even throw in pinks. Basically, these are held for such a SHORT rearing period (just enough to absorb their yolk sacs) that the hatchery influence on future productivity is minimized.

Chinook coho and steehead released as yearling smolts.... not so much.
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