Hmm, Jere I'd have to find it again, but I am sure I read a few articles in "Salmon,
Trout, Steelhead" about the problems of intermingling wild and Hatchery fish and how
Wild fish are more of a thing of the past since most all fish now are from A:
Hatcheries, or B: Wild fish intermingling and spawing with Hatchery fish. If this is
not a good source, Ok. I thought that was one of the main reasons they wanted to
make the Sandy river a "wild" only run and stop the hatchery and the fishing there
altogether (Crazy, Agreed). You do bring up a good point. If they are both of the
same stream/river originally, Then Genetics will stay the same if they do intermingle.
I will have to look that up again.
Justin
On Wed, 1 Nov 2000 16:50:23 -0800 jcrosby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Most all of the studies done in recent years, much to the chagrin of those
>wanting to turn back the clock 1000 yrs or so, conclude that there is very
>little cross spawning and danger to the integrity of the wild fish
>(steelhead). The last major study done for the Columbia River and it's
>tributaries and somewhat north, concluded that it would take a very small
>river and a considerable population of hatchery/native fish to cause any
>measurable danger to the genetic integrity of wild steelhead.
>It is commendable on the fly fisherman's part to take the lead in
>re-establishing wild runs of salmon and steelhead. Hatchery fish, however,
>make up a significant part of our fisheries. Sit down and list all the
>hatchery fish that provide sport for yourself. They make up the bulk of the
>fish that I pursue. There are those that use the endangered species act to
>shutdown sportfishing. There are also those that enlist the support of
>flyfishermen to give themselves credibility to eliminate, or reduce
>sportfishing and they are succeeding! I am finding more and more "lure"
>fisherman who are willing to release wild fish and even release hatchery
>fish that they do not want to eat, but they are interested in using common
>sense. Where there are no fish runs, or very weak runs, it makes sense to
>plant fish. The largest steelhead runs in the world, at this present time,
>are those that go up the Snake and the Clearwater River, a result of a
>hatchery program. They go over every dam on the Columbia!
>I, personally, release virtually all salmon and steelhead. I just do not
>like to eat them. I have kept sockeye from the Lake WA. fishery. The other
>conclusion that I have come to is that water temp makes a great deal of
>difference in the fight of steelhead. The water temp., when hatchery fish
>return,(Dec.,Jan. Feb.) is colder than in Mar./Apr. when native fish return
>and the fish fight much more in warmer water. Hatchery summer runs can be
>awesome fighters and it is due to the water temp. Jere
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Justin Teegarden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2000 2:04 PM
>Subject: Re:Native vs Hatchery Fish
>
>
>> You can't ask for viewpoints on this subject without getting a difference
>of opinion. Wild fish I'll always let go if you can keep them or not
>(anadronamous). Hatchery fish, well that depends. To much to put down here
>on this viewpoint. I will keep Hatchery steelhead, Especially if they are
>trucking them back down to swim up 2 and 3 times. I don't think there are
>much "wild" fish left. I think the Hatchery and Wild Have
>intermingled for quit some time and to have a 100% pure wild fish is a bit
>on the fantasy side, but one thing is for sure, the color and fight, 9 times
>out of 10, is twice as good as a hatchery fish. I also Keep Hatchery fish,
>because of my wife. IF I Bring home something she feels I'm not wasting my
>time. Go Figure. It is also nice to eat fresh fish every now and again.
>>
>> I think I could go on and on here, but I'll stop and let others spill
>their viewpoints all over the board.
>>
>> Justin
>>
>>
>> On Wed, 01 Nov 2000 12:28:33 -0800 Sean Ransom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> >Since I have started fly fishing I have not kept one fish I have caught.
>> >My main reason for this has been to do my part to preserve the dwindling
>> >supply of fish. I would never keep a wild fish of any species under any
>> >circumstances (even though I would like to sometimes).
>> >
>> >However I have recently read a few different viewpoints on hatchery
>> >fish. I am mainly talking about steelhead but salmon as well. I have
>> >heard that these fish are for the most part unable to spawn and
>> >fisherman are doing a service by removing them from the streams so they
>> >do not intermingle with the natives. I have also heard the viewpoint
>> >that all fish should be released whether they are native or not.
>> >
>> >I have no problem with folks who do keep fish and would like to justify
>> >keeping fish myself. I am interested in hearing some of the people on
>> >this boards viewpoints (without starting big debate or anything). When
>> >it comes down to it it is a personal decision but am interested in your
>> >viewpoints. Also if anyone could recommend some reading material on the
>> >subject I would appreciate it.
>> >
>> >-sean
>> >
>> >
>>
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