One thing Bob did not mention in his defense, is that ultimatly, his customers make the decision to keep or release a legal fish. They pay for a guide to find fish, not to be their conscience. Many people who go with a guide, have never caught a salmon or steelhead and have no intention of releasing a legal fish if they catch one. I am sure they feel they "paid" for that fish. Bob also makes a good point on salmon only spawning once, unlike steelhead which will return many times if we let them. I know this will be an unpopular statement, but I do not usually keep salmon or steelhead, because I am not a big fan of their taste. I do however love to fish for them. I have kept only 2 salmon, and no steelhead this year. Those two went to my family members who do like salmon. That leaves 16 spots on my tag in Oregon (if I keep 3 for my family) that customers who pay for a guide, can count on not being used. I also have a tag in Washington with only one fish tagged, so they can count on those for the first fish crowd also. Remember your first salmon/steelhead. Did you want to release it?