Congrats Alisa. ...

How about a package offer in trade for your AK trip? Very unlikely I'm sure, but can't hurt to try smile . I wanna go! I will offer you your choice of my 5 best salmon/steelhead rods, a 5 year supply of my secret custom egg cure, 5 year supply of my custom baitoils for salmon/steelhead, a pair of NBA tickets for a Blazer game at the California team of your choice (Lakers not included rolleyes, game travel expenses not included), a huge pile of Kwikfish and Wiggle Warts, and whatever else you want smile . Of course, subject to any contest transfer rules. ... Worth a try, eh?

RT