Salmo G., Thanks for the informed replies. I personally I have given up a long time ago getting emotional about the tribal netting, I remember when the Boldt decision came down and the nets rolled out, in reality it is managed better now than at first.

The fact is you have to get over it because it's a federal law. I believe Salmo G. is correct, it could become economically undesirable for the tribes to commercially net steelhead. I talked with a tribal member who was netting the Queets and said he made more money guiding anglers on the Salmon River than netting steelhead. And angler's wouldn't have a fishery on the Salmon if it wasn't for the tribes.

Maybe the solution is to focus your emotion towards the other things you can be affect change. Practice C&R on wild, help restore habitat, etc. Join the Wild Steelhead Coalition and have a voice with other consevation minded anglers. Work hard to hold our state accountable for our failing fisheries, but the important thing is take some time and action to get involved. I've met too many anglers over the years who will complain about all the problems, but won't take any action to do something about it.