I'd nix both ideas. First of all, good luck finding a GOOD guide in the entire month of January, unless you've booked well in advance. Second, river-front cabins are pricey; you can get more bang for the buck elsewhere. Since your b-day falls on Thursday, I'd take Fri, Sat and Sun off and book two nights accomodations in Hoqium, Amanda Park or Forks. Then I'd spend three days pounding the OP's rivers and creeks. Every sytem should be peaking by then for hatchery fish and a few wild ones too. Oh yeah, don't forget the girlfriend so you can keep warm at night and for the extra punchcard...

[This message has been edited by Hohwaiian (edited 12-28-2000).]