I've fished somse crowded rivers, but I don't necessarily consider that ugly fishing. If I expect a river or lake to be crowded or find that I'm fishing around crowds, I adjust my expectations accordingly. I've fished a few crowded places were the behavior was quite civil and the mood jovial. If it isn't, I don't linger for long. I've fished the Cowlitz a couple times this summer, and while there were plenty of people around, I didn't experience anything I regarded as intolerable. But then I don't hang around Blue Creek, either.

Sincerely,

Salmo g.