Pmartin,

No offense taken. I used to live right on the Pilchuck north of Lake Stevens. I know there are only a few bridge crossings..but my point is that anyone who is "checking out" the Pilchuck for the first time is going to fish those spots anyway because it's about the only places they'll find to fish when driving by the river (so it isn't any "secret.") Besides, if all the "newbies" fish the bridge crossings, you'll have lots of river to yourself. Especially after they give up. No newbie is going to steal your wench when the Sky is so close and MUCH, MUCH easier.

K