Welcome, 200 days a year, I think i may have you beat but not by much, however i dought many can match the miles traveled to fish. I live in seattle and this past 7 days been to the Peninsula three times. I prefer some of the smaller rivers. Lets break the new boat in??? I am a newbie to the board also, have lurked for awhile and had to come on board. Mostly a great group of folks...