imo, any charter operator or resort owner would be cutting off their own hand by pushing for shorter seasons. selective fishing has increased fishing opportunity in the saltwater. we have seen long seasons become the rule since selective fisheries have been implemented and that is a positive.

instead of pushing for non-selective fisheries, let's push for more marking. when wild stocks make a comeback and can take higher harvest levels, then this issue can be dealt with... but i think we've got a good thing going right now.

longer seasons are better for the economy of coastal areas.... my position is the same regardless of whether we are talking salmon, halibut, bottomfish, etc.

btw, my understanding is "sparkey's law" is not in effect in marine areas 1-4.

chris