Just finished reading this thread as I was just quoted $57 for AM 600 and $39 for AM 2000. I understand the lower price for the 2000 due to the lower protein content, but that $57 stings.

Also - I was told the taxation issue has to do with whether you are eating the fish or just sport fishing for them. If you are eating them I was told you do not have to pay tax on the product. Of course, that was in the United Republic of Maryland.