Oregonian's question is an important one, and I think the answer is that we sportfishers are too hung up on our personal agendas to find our common ground, pool our financial resources, and beat the commercials at their own game (lobbying, for those of you who missed the intent). The reason commercial interests have dominated regulations for so long is that they are organized and putting their money where their mouths are. Sporties are clearly pumping more money into the economy, but that money is not being spent in political circles, which is where the balance of power lies.

Is that the answer you were looking for, Oregonian?