I think all parties will benefit from this proposal. This isn't a ban on comercial fishing. Just an attemt to make it a selective method of harvest. I think it will have favorable impacts well beyond that of the spring chinook. It will eliminate the "incidental" catch of sturgeon. I don't know about everyones thoughts on this but I can share an intresting observation. Eagle Cliff Wash. I have fished there for 40 plus years. Up untill about 8 yrs ago I would have bet anyone at the beginning of the day $100s that I would catch a sturgeon. Maybe not a keeper but I would catch a sturgeon. I would still have that $100. My brother ,who is a lot stuborner than I fished 56 days without a bite. Where have the juvinile went?
I think it is time that some kin off enforcement is put in place. This proposal; would make that very easy.Now it's Out Of Sight Out Of Mind.I think most netters are honest just like us. A few bad apples spoil the barrel. I geuss I better shut up. I have been known to talk too much. Thanks.