Ah, I see. It is my assumptions and/or lack of understanding that is the problem.....which lands me amongst the great unwashed. (Please don't miss the sarcasm.)

Todd, one thing you and I do agree upon is that there are bigger factors at play. But we have to keep working all of the angles and I personally think this has the potential for helping to turn around the status of ESA listed runs as well as decrease the impact on other bycatch.
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