Here is part of Eddie's post:

"man - we all are part of the problem with the resource. You clearly do not agree with blanket C & R - that's fair. But, what is your solution? If it is pointing fingers at Tribal harvest , then I'm sorry, you have little credibility with me.......("Eddie")

Ed....Obviously you are ecstatic over this ruling but I have to take you to the woodshed over your stance on tribal netting. You have consistently voiced your opinion that there is no sense talking about tribal fishing rights. I disagree. I agree if you are saying that whining about it and blaming is a waste of time but I disagree that nothing should or can be done. Something ultimately has to be done. Remember that they have taken on the designation as co-managers. Personally I think that is a hollow title and nothing more but I do think that most of them believe that the fish and shellfish belong to them and they simply tolerate us harvesting some of their resource. The problem I have is that they are not managers of the resource but are abusers of it on a grand scale.

If there is to be a NMFS and ESA and all the other stuff aimed at "saving" species of salmon and other fish then there has to be a serious debate about the wisdom of allowing this tiny minority of users, the tribes, to virtually run rough shod over it all.

So focus on rivers if you will and tell me the wisdom you see in sitting on the sidelines saying it is no use to even discuss tribal netting of our rivers when we demand 100% release of wild steelhead by everyone else.

Or look at it this way: The Boldt decision interpetations give the tribes a 50% share of the fish. We have allowed further interpretation that allows our 50% to be zero and their 50% to be 80% via the forgone opportunity loophole someone created. I submit that if you care as much about saving wild steelhead as you obviously demonstrate you should be one of the loudest voices now asking for NO harvest of wild steelhead....period. No exceptions...No sustinence....no ceremonial....no nets...no way.