The weather was pretty crappy in 2003! This year the spawn was spread out over several months so I am hoping that those early spawners offspring was afforded some extra time to hatch and grow some and become stronger before that cold spell came in and the high winds started. The river was low and had alot fewer fishermen than years past and that could play a factor as well. The fish caught in the river has very little affect on the spawn itself but the people wading around crushing those eggs do. So like everyone else I have my fingers crossed and am hoping for the best!!!