They are still nets, and as such They have no place in my book. On another thread somebody mentioned that commercial fishing is a good thing because it enables people who can't fish for themselves to still be able to attain fresh fish. That makes about as much sense as saying that cancer is a good thing because it keeps Doctors employed. Besides why does it have to be netting? What about aquaculture or commercial trolling? Why do we have to use such a devastating method of harvesting fish?