Increasing Ririe Koke Limits?

[OvidCreek]

OK I am not intending to start a war here; only a discussion, and I am just wondering other peoples views on koke limits at Ririe. As we all know the Ririe kokonee population is a well planned effort by fish and game. 100,000s of kokonee are planted each spring, which in my opinion is a great deed for fisherman. I know when winter hits it is one of the top discussions on this board about Ririe koke fishing. Some people get into them every time, and some take a few trips. With all the fish that are planted I was wondering how many are actually caught, released, die naturally, never see a hook ect. Continuing with this I know some places like Northern Idaho waters use to have limits even up to 50, until predatory fish put a huge dent into them. (Maybe this will be Riries problem too, referring to the Walleye situation.) Places near Stanley have 10-20 koke limits. So is it practical to say that Ririe could possibly support a 8-10 koke limit? Here is where I am asking for opinions; not suggesting new policy. First of all I agree with the old saying if its not broken don't fix it, but in turn are too many fish just going to waste if not harvested? How many of us have had those 20-50 fish catch and release days at Ririe? Please know I would still fish Ririe even if it was two koke limit. I am just curious of your opinions, and believe me if six is what it needs to be I support that.

Thanks,

OvidCreek
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