Larry sometimes it is simply personal preference. I get sick in boats, easily. With the exception of a few trips in a drift boat I have found most boat trips tend to the boring side. The fishing I prefer is more stalking fish; fishing spots that hold fish. All my fishing in AK was walk and wade with pretty streams and fish around. I don't begrudge the boat fishermen and the fisheries they have but why does WA seem to prefer boats to feet?