I think "Closely watched" is the key there. There may simply not be enough resources to "patrol" or monitor all the water.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 1:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Wenatchee and Tribs. Thank you all for the information. I know a lot more now. Hopefully, the monitored trout fishery on the Methow will indicate acceptable escape numbers. It's hard for me to believe that a closely watched catch and release fishery would result in a mortality rate of any significance, but the biologists know best about these things. I too have spent many enjoyable days fishing the rivers and streams in that area, and I look forward to their re-opening. Bob Martin
