Commercials are not contributing very much to the local economies Oregonian. I can prove that. Listen to ANY testimony they've given to the WDFW Commission in the last 10 years, and you will hear how they can't even feed their children, let alone spend a few dollars on consumer goods!

A lot of businesses in the NW are dependant on sport fishing, including a whole lot of "high end" gear made right here. Let's not forget the boats made in WA, OR and ID too... Gee, we even have guides who earn their living at taking other fishermen out. What a concept!

Why don't you ask Bob Ball (board owner) which is worse for his business, a slow economy, or a lack of fish!