Hooknose, I grew up fishing the peninsula streams, so I have spent a few years there along with other fishers. I agree in part of what you say, however I choose to disagree, I still believe a big culprit in the recent crowding is internet boasting & info, many recent magazine articles and the increase in the # guides (many from out of area) that are working the peninsula streams introducing more fisherman to the area. I also believe that since the rest of the state's rivers are closed to the taking of wild steelhead in the Spring that more C&K fisherman are fishing the Queets as well as others.