the sole reason that the game departments are testng selective gear for the gillnetters is so they can catch and keep more hatchery fish, it says so right here and i didnt write it, this will effect spring and fall sportfisheries.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=aug2809b

“Commercial boats could actually catch a lot more hatchery-reared salmon if we can find new ways to reduce mortalities of protected wild fish.”