Sustut 0 ▲ Stephen Bodio 1 hour ago · Culture · hide Source The Sustut never got the press the other Skeena rivers did in my memory but it loomed large as a storied place with great steelhead. Therefore there was a sense of euphoria on seeing these pictures. They embody the Pacific Northwest in the nostalgia I have for the region as a kid. It was a wild, mostly roadless back in the 60s and 70s that was just becoming known for its steelhead. Since then roads, logging, and salmonid declines have removed some of the luster but it is still a fantastic place I will never see. An all too common scenario follows. Thompson steelhead may be the pinnacle of what a steelhead is and they are close to blinking out. When I was in Calgary I was jonesing to fish the Thompson but never did. Source RIP Thompson Steelhead If we ever thought we’d seen it all with respect to mismanagement of Thompson steelhead (aka Interior Fraser Steelhead), this one takes it to new heights. Yet another classification for gill net fisheries for the exclusive benefit of… Commenting on Bubbles has been removed. Why? If you want to talk about this post, write to the author, use the comments on their blog if it has them, or reply with a "RE:" post on your own blog. Suggestions? feedback@bubbles.town
