Early season on the Skagit

just got this email from the great folks at the Holiday Market in Burlington.  Personally, I'm not that excited about the modification to the river season, but I am excited by the fact that the surplus is great enough to allow for the extended season!

Pink salmon retention allowed on Skagit River Aug. 6-9
Action: Allow pink salmon retention on the Skagit River.
Effective date: 12:01 p.m. Aug. 6 through Aug. 9, 2009
Species affected: Pink salmon
Location: Skagit River from the mouth to Gilligan Creek
Reason for action: Surplus pink salmon are available for harvest.
Other information: Salmon fishing is allowed only from the mouth to Gilligan Creek. All other portions of the river remain closed to salmon fishing. The daily limit is 2 salmon. Only pink and chinook salmon may be retained. Only 1 adult chinook may be retained. Night closure is in effect.
Information contact: Brett Barkdull, District Biologist, (360) 466-4345, ext. 270

YM.. hope you can get out there and get you a couple of Pinks.. I am going to tgry my luck today in hoodsport.