sol, im with you. it is what it is. one can give it a go or one may leave it alone. there's no lie or truth left untold about it. you know what you're getting into before you go, and you can make the best out of it if you'd like. you can join the meat haul, you can find a small piece of water to yourself, and although it may not hold near as many fish as the slaying holes, there are still fish to be had; i've done both too many times to count. i'm not going to bitch and whine about it. i've had A LOT of fun days there. i have no qualms about the river closing temporarily and i would prefer if the nets would abstain during the sport closure, but like i said before, it is what it is. it will be open again and i hope the silvers will be plentiful and still bright; they bite better for me than the kings. it amazes me how strong the run is year after year even with the netting and the large sport catch, biters or not. if people don't like it, leave it be and fish somewhere else. all partys with any influence are already aware of the situation there so no further bitching and crying on this board are needed or wanted. i'll be back in october.