even if this selective stuff works i have not read anything about discontinuing the use of gillnets,

Frazier said the pilot study is likely just the first step in a multi-year effort to identify – and likely modify – commercial fishing gear for possible incorporation into the fishery.

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

also,

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

reducing mortalitys and reducing the allowable esa take is 2 diferent things.