I think bait bans would be a great tool in certain watersheds where the native run is depressed or threatened. Where you still have strong native runs I don't think you need to implement this although I think it would make a huge difference on survival rates on released natives. I'm primarily concern with the diver and bait fisherman since the fish have tendency to swallow the bait with this technique compared to drift fishing. I would probably support a statewide bait ban since I've had my best winter steelhead season ever and have not used bait one time all season. Another option would be to ban bait starting February 1st through April which is generally the time when your natives come into the rivers anyways. Just my 2 cents worth!