My wife is getting hearty enough to go by herself too.Wow! I don't know if my ego can handle that.Weekend before last she slayed a bunch of fish out on the west end.She didn't need my help in the least bit.First time I could say that.I had way more fun admiring her Than I could ever have fishing.Kinda brought me back to the time when it started coming together.All without the *******'s help too.I don't think I would want to play girls against the guys.Hell I think she understands me a little better now.Still afraid to ask for a spey rod though.