I think there is a gap in the education of a healthy steelhead population. Hatchery fish SHOULD be killed. That is what theyre there for. The more that survive, the more there are to poison the native gene pool. There are many other things we can do that have been discussed extensively here on this board. But one of them certainly is to KILL finclipped steelhead. I scratch my head when i see people get upset about killing these fish. It is our responsibility as sportsmen to help keep things in balance this way. So get out your steelhead tags and "tag out" That goes for me too. I let way too many go just cause of laziness. Also, here in oregon, you can purchase suplimental tags if you fill the original.
Its also "wild" as compared to the farmed fish you buy in the store. So the quality is hugely better. Lets enjoy these fish that were supposed to enjoy. If you dont like them, I bet your neighbors would like a filet or two
Steelhead, the other pink meat
Jay
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