great topic. I dont do alot of river fishing this is my first year. and I was at the quilcene in august going after silvers. this was my first time fording a river like that. I went from the hotel to the hatchery just in shorts and shoes. I thought I was gonna fall numoerous times and I'm 23, 6-2 and a framer in good shape so I can imagine what you guys are going thru up to your waist in slippery rocks and fast water. I'll stick to the sound and be real safe on rivers. tight lines all, Ben