Post by: Prime Time on February 06, 2011, 10:21:51 PM
Post by: PolarBear on February 06, 2011, 10:24:00 PM
Post by: NWBREW on February 07, 2011, 12:16:46 AM
Post by: woodywsu on February 07, 2011, 08:58:10 AM
Post by: jordano on February 08, 2011, 05:17:06 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on February 08, 2011, 05:20:38 PM
Post by: klickriverchromer on February 08, 2011, 09:17:32 PM
:peep::yeah:
Nates out of water.. People better hope that the law doesn't visit this site and start issueing tickets via mail..
Post by: Button Nubbs on February 08, 2011, 09:24:45 PM
Post by: O_mykiss on February 08, 2011, 09:41:46 PM
Remember to keep native steelhead in the water unless you plan on retaining them.
Post by: Button Nubbs on February 09, 2011, 05:43:07 AM
Since retention of native steelhead doesn't start until Feb 16., if this photo is in Washington, the gentlemen in the photo is breaking the law.
People bitch and moan about there not being any fish left and on and on and on......but seem to refuse to do anything about it. As per the example in this thread.
Delayed mortality from fish handling is a real issue. Even though you may think that the fish was in good health when you released it, it may suffer the consequences at a later time. And having your fingers inside the operculum (as it looks like this gentlemen does) is almost a guarantee of delayed effects/mortality.
If you want to make a difference, FOLLOW THE LAW...incidences such as the one pictured above add up. This isn't something that was invented just to make life harder on sportsmen. It is a real issue with real consequences.
what i am tired of is people assuming things. Those could be quinault hatchery fish for all we know. i would never do anything to hurt a wild steelhead but i think taking it out of the water for 2 seconds to snap a photo is not out of line. unless your sticking your fingers in the gills...
Post by: Harold on February 09, 2011, 06:01:15 AM
Have a wonderful morning all,
Harry.
Post by: BigGoonTuna on February 09, 2011, 06:45:03 PM
fun little river to fish when it doesn't have a bunch of people all over! last 2 times i've been down there i've fallen in, and i never do that...
Post by: rb2506 on February 09, 2011, 06:49:21 PM
Post by: Prime Time on February 09, 2011, 06:50:34 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on February 09, 2011, 07:07:34 PM
My my..tough to post anything on this site anymore..Native fish can be a touchy subject, especially when it comes to rules that may or may not appear to be broken. Even the title if the second one is "Native" so I little questioning is not out of line in my opinion.
Anyway, nice fish.
Post by: steelhead13 on February 09, 2011, 07:33:49 PM
Post by: klickriverchromer on February 09, 2011, 07:37:14 PM
Post by: Prime Time on February 09, 2011, 08:00:04 PM