I think a big problem at WDFW, too, is that the staff doesn't fish these fisheries. Back when Curt and I were working, fishing was part of the job; a flared was almost required as a "sampling device".

Opening Day used to be "all hands" monitoring lakes, not to mention the intense sampling before OD to make sure something was there.

It bothers me a lot that WDFW pushes boat-based fishing; how are newcomers supposed to get started? No way in hell I'm buying a boat on the possibility I might enjoy fishing. They are catering to the advanced angler with all sorts of gear, electronics, etc. The beginner? Nope.