I was thinking today that the 5 hour season was strictly a money grab. They knew that they would sell some more licenses and I didn't not think the season had much to do with managing the resource. 
You don't need a license for smelt......
Cool. Thanks for that info. I would have made sure I had my license with me if I went. Anything else we can do with out a license?
Carp, crawdads, and bullfrogs.
FYI, WDFW is trying to get the smelt exemption removed. It wont happen this "season" but it will happen eventually.
