Weighted Flies Prohibited on the North Fork Stillaguamish River

Action: Unlawful to fish with weight, including bead eyes, attached to the leader, line or fly.

Effective date: August 2, 2003 through September 30, 2003.

Species affected: All game fish.

Location: North Fork Stillaguamish River from its mouth to Swede Heaven Bridge.

Reason for action: Harassment by anglers using weighted flies is placing undue stress on this depressed wild population of
Chinook.

Other information: This change is being put into effect to protect the spawning Chinook population while still providing recreational
fishing opportunities on sea-run cutthroat and steelhead. With the low water conditions this year, Chinook have become
concentrated in the few pools that remain in the river. Water temperatures in the river during summer low flow water conditions may
exceed 70EF, which causes thermal stress to the fish.

Information contact: Chad Jackson, District Fish Biologist, (425) 775-1311 ext. 113

I say that a couple days ago on the WashingtonFlyFishing Forum. Thanx for posting it here too JC.