Corps Spill Program to Help Salmon and Steelface

As the government attempts to help our wild fish stock (which I assume also includes many hatchery fish) one wonders how much, if any these attempts truly help the fish.

Not having to toil with the turbines of the enormous powerhouse dams, has to give the fish a much needed break! A break from the dams at least, they still have to deal with the rest of the hazards of a migrating fish.

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Here' a little from salmonrecovery.gov

What Has Yakima Nation Been Up To? A little Rehab?

Yakima Nation has been up to some rehabilitating kelts (Steelhead). Don't know how many of you feel about this, but I (being newer to hatchery programs for Steelface) thought this was kind of interesting. They say their wild adult Steelies, so I guess I dont know, better than nothing, Right? Seems to me that if they are truly NATIVES they are doing some good. This has been going on since 1999 at Yakima.

A step in the right direction.... Should we be thanking BPA for this one????? I leave that up to you...

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Skagit Master 2 is HERE!!!

For those not familiar with Skagit Master, Volume 2 is here. Volume 1 revolutionized the Skagit World.

This volume features Scott Howell, a well respected Oregon Guide, Fishing Guru and Spey/ Skagit pioneer.

Thanks to the crew at New Water Media. Check out the trailer.