So Wild Steelhead stocks are in trouble in most rivers in Washington, do we agree on this?
I think the answer is yes.

So then I see folks here applauding a C&R state wide fishery where there is a mortality rate. Is the loss of fish due to C&R mortality acceptable or do you think a complete closure is a better idea?

You'll always have poachers that will get their fish anyway. Enforcement would be a lot easier with a total closure, I'm sure of this.

It almost seems that this was pushed through by a few special interest groups with their own agenda in mind and not the fish. If we really care about the fish shut it down and give them a real chance. No doubt this will hurt some communities and guides and that's not good, but sacrifices have to be made.

Please enlighten me if I'm off base here, but this is how I see it.