Tug,

The sound was closed because WDFW and the Tribal guys cut a deal under the false pretense that (since the coho forecast was predicted to be so low) the tribes would not net, thus sports would not fish! (limit impact on WILD FISH MORTALITIES)

Fish showed up, tribes started netting both salt and terminal area's before any real numbers were gathered to support any change. The tribes basically just said Fu*k you!

WDFW reacted to the back stab by opening limited areas, but kept most of the salt closed so as to not get sued by the tribes.

Remember, Sport fishermen are mandated to use single barbless hooks and to strict methods of release for wild fish. Harvest of hatchery fish is permitted, as these fish are not wanted to mix with Wild.

IT IS THE WILD FISH IN THE RIVERS THAT ARE "MAKING THE BABIES TO RE-POPULATE THE SPECIES" TO WHICH YOU ARE REFERRING.

Unfortunately, our "Children of Mother Earth" (Native Americans) don't give a shi* about how many wild fish get taken out of the rivers. IF IT"S IN A GILL NET, IT DIES! It's just money to them...