Bill.......you silver-tongued devil.

I think trying to write like Zog would be like trying to play the guitar like Angus. Not gonna happen.

Dave,

I've enjoyed the articles I've read of yours so far.....keep up the good work. I like the stuff you did on making quick trips an your little craft. Articles on Alaska and northern BC are good stroke material, but they don't offer much to a guy who's not likely to leave the county, let alone the state. That's where the rub comes in.

You might as well stick to the technique-based articles for 2 reasons. One, if you write about water in your local( or even not-so-local)area, somebody's gonna want your head. Two, if guys would learn how to fish effectively, they wouldn't have to drive to your (or my) "hot" river to catch fish. If a guy is driving 5 hours to get someplace, chances are he drove over plenty of places that produce fish if you fish them effectively.

The funny thing is, you and Zog could probably write endless paragraphs on how to fish certain techniques, but let's face it......a lot of us out here aren't going read an article and be able to immediately put it to use. You guys have the "Midas" touch from hours on the water, and there is no substitute for that. What good articles DO give you is a boost up the learning curve.

PS: Don't forget lots of good photos. Techniques are great and all, but I can admit buying a magazine mostly for the photos (never mind, that was Playboy I was thinking of.....)

FJ: Kilhefner.....Kil-hefner......KILLER