That quick? I'm not even that optimistic.

I don't see a September jack opener happening because of:

1) what fp said....snaggers messing with early kings.

2) The state doesn't want the chronically under-escaping upriver kings messed with.

Until the Chehalis routinely over-escapes kings, (how soon do you think that will happen?)I just don't see them warranting a September fishery on jacks and silvers.

Eliminate the non-tribal gillnet fleet? Won't happen. The dept. is MANDATED by state law to provide for commercial as well as recreational fisheries. WDFW plays this card EVERY time this issue comes up in allocation meetings EVERY year. You want the "cowboys" gone? write your local representative and tell them to change state law that directs WDFW to give them opportunity. Based on past performance, do you really think the dept is going to eliminate non-tribal gillnetting "because the sportfishing population told us to"? It's almost laughable. They won't do squat.

I want them gone as much as anyone else though.

I plan on attending. A few things I want to mention have already been covered in this thread. Some not mentioned include resuming at least 1 wild coho retention in the tribs if numbers warrant it. If it means a reduction in the harbor....so be it. The upriver guys have been getting the shaft the last few years.