Originally Posted by
ycflyfisher
50 years ago? And you’re attributing the bulk of the decline between now and then to increased angler pressure from favorable weather conditions?
You REALLY can’t be serious in thinking that could be a valid point to ponder.
Think about your hypothesis for a moment.
I didn't really see that Bill was hypothisizing anything about the bulk of decline.
More so just stating what old time steelheaders had once claimed.
I think his generalization that less angler pressure is likely during inclement winter weather and therefore may be advantageous to the winter-runs, is certainly hard to argue with.
Steelhead gear = $6287, no of adults caught = 3, amortized cost = $2,095.67, beaching that 30" fish and letting it go = priceless
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