sunday down on BC with rocklizard, i hooked what seemed to be a springer which eventually returned my "offering" after about a 45 min struggle. He got tangled in something a little way through the fight, but made several runs down and back. A sled with 2 guys pulled up after watching my struggle and offered to take me out in their boat to try to get it. they took me out for about 15-20 minutes, but to no avail. they returned me back to the bank and left. I haven't been fishing the NW rivers very long, but have done quite a bit elsewhere throughout the years, and never have i expierenced such kindness. If you two guys frequent this board and see this post, my heartfelt thanks to you both and if i ever run into ya again, beer's on me!!!!!!!! thanks again