If carryovers are (were) rare in western WA, then we've been fishing different lakes. Not all the lakes receive fry plants though.

I agree that many of the fry will be eaten, but those that do survive are a hell of a nice fish that put triploids to shame as far as fight and tablefare.

If one really wants to see the advantage of fry plants, fish a eastern WA put and take lake three years a rehab. The fish that survive until the third year are studs.
If anyone has seen the picture at Mardon of the 10 lb fry plant bow, you'll know what I'm referring to.

Totally agree with the no one size fits all comment. Just not a fan of the triploid program if you can't already tell.
SF