I remember the article that reported that Jeff turned down the 435K for selective gear testing after he talked to the cowboys. It does not appear they wanted it for a buyout. I cant imagine the gillnetter selling off their CR permits for less than five years of revenue gross revenue. They still have to pay for the cost of the boat and all other fixed costs. Eliminate the revenue stream and they dont break even. I doubt they would make it up in AK. A while back, he testified that fixing culverts in certain areas? of washington would not help.

I dont have a bone to pick with the charter boats.