Fishwacker, You bring up some interesting points. I agree tribal gill netting is a big factor in the decline of our steelhead & salmon, but I didn't read any ideas how to control or eliminate it in your thread. If you have some ideas I would like to read them. Both ban the nets initives (which didn't affect the tribes) failed, so what's another solution. I apologize if I sound flipant, but I'm interested in hearing some ideas. Anybody have any ideas how to turn over a federal law or a treaty right?

In my opinion it will come down to economics and maybe some respect for the resource that will change the commerical element of tribal netting for steelhead. Do you believe the tribes would honestly like to see no more fish left in the river, isn't part of their culture and our passion defined by that? This statement is not intended to be sympathetic, but if we view it from all sides it might provide a new idea for a solution.

You say "question authority", you bet, that's what America's about, but isn't getting your message and the facts to our fisheries managers, Governor, State Reps, and holding them accountable, questioning authority too?

Your are right, there are no easy solutions. I just challenge all the anglers who complain and don't take any action to affect change to get off their hands.

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