Well...six days without an answer...

At the risk of being a little cynical, I'll take a shot at answering my own question, though I'd rather hear it from those who hold the opinion, rather than me guessing what it is...

The answer is that there is no difference.

Why, then, would there be a difference in opinion as to why the hatcheries should be allowed to run illegally, while the tangle tooth net fishery should be stopped immediately?

The answer is obvious (to me)...the difference is that WT's lawsuit has the potential to take away some of our fish and fishing, which is unacceptable, while stopping or modifying the tangle tooth fishery takes away someone else's and gives them to us, which is not only acceptable, but is preferable.

It's a fine opinion to hold, if your interest is fish for you, but it doesn't hold water in either legality or consistency.

I'm not trying to speak for anyone here, I'd still much rather hear it from those who hold their own opinions. I'm sure there are other opinions than the one I outlined, but like I said, I'm being a bit cynical.

Fish on...

Todd.