Salmo,

I gotta agree, going away from Naselle as primary stream on WB was plain stupid. But that's what most of the WB advisors wanted. I argued against it repeatedly to no avail.

If run properly, fishtrap mortality will be very very low. In its most selective incarnation, reef nets can be used without ever even capturing the non-target fish. No handling at all.

Even if run poorly, the fishtrap folks will be sticking it to the sporties for not being selective enough in a wild fish release scenario.

Did they change state law lifting the fishtrap ban?