Obviously the "nets" issue is a hot topic.Personally I'd like to see a more workable long-term solution than a bale of hay.If you have read the Boldt decision you would realize that a boatload of lawyers couldn't unravel that mess.It's hard to tell who if anyone regulates what.Yes it absolutely needs to be reworked,especially in the enforcement/responsibility department.Now why would the tribes and or commercials give up anything without something in return?Would you?Think about it.Yes we would all like to see more fish return and have less obstacles(nets)confronting them when they do.We all know the value of a sport-caught vs net-caught fish and I certainly would pay up for more "quality" water.What I suggest is some sort of a buy-back program.This could be voluntary and should be irreversable.This could be started be the sportsmen or better yet in conjunction with the state/feds.It should be applicable to any commercial/tribal fisher.I believe the"net-ban" failed due to the fact that voters saw it as one-sided.And truthfully didn't address the issue fully.I know there is much more to it,but it seems viable to me.Something needs to be done and well...Money Talks! Anyone know Bill Gates?