I know you. Not only are you a good angler, you care about our wild steelhead. You wouldn't want to see them harmed, any more than I. Given that, you wouldn't like to see anyone dictate the way you fish, but because I am a flyfishing guide, you are certain that this, is what you are about to hear. Please read on. Lets put our fishing methodologies down for a minute and simply look at conservation.
Lets talk about fishery science and the philosophy of the angler behind the rod.
I would like to add to that statement. Simply put, eliminate the bait and barbs, and you will eliminate those who demand to kill wild steelhead. A deadly game. Well I just don't feel right about taking away someone's fishing right, just so I can fish more. Or if you are a real cynic you might even go.