Thanks, you have me wondering.
I will also clarify a poor choice in post title. Just a doofus choice of words.
When waters are super warm for the trout and steelhead I like to pursue, a common complaint we utter is that the fish should be left alone to tough it out. as in.....they are being "poached alive" aka a cooking technique.
As to Erics reading between the lines, incorrect.....I am not looking for a decree. I tend to be very open on my thoughts; as you've seen in my post.
The only conclusion I haven't spelled out with crystal clarity is this: I dislike fishing for fish in conditions I believe are off the charts stressful, and the last 6 weeks have ben one of those times in my opinion. Thats it.
And when waters get this hot, I know where fish like/need to be. and it aint slow deep hidey holes.
See ya on the water (provided its under 80F!!!)
Peace