Too many males and not enough females set the stage for a second kick at netting some mates with some success..

The Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society took another crack at seining the Sooke River on Saturday (Oct. 15) following less than ideal results last weekend.

Although volunteers were able to net about 90 Chinook on Oct. 8, there were proportionately more males than females.

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The seining on Oct. 5 netted better results, with just under 20 females taken.

Too much rain can be detrimental to volunteer efforts, Manning said in a previous interview.

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Manning has seen the number of fish in the Sooke River in decline for some time during her 10 to 12 years with the SSES.

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She cited the dedication of volunteers like Bill Pedneault and others for their efforts in preserving the salmon stock.

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