1. Always wet wade if it's over 60 degrees out.

2. Three hats always in car; wool stocking cap if it's really windy, G.Loomis "Fear no Fish" hat if it's slight wind, or slightly sunny fishing area, cowboy hat if it's raining or really sunny area to fish.

3. If I'm travelling north, then I get a frozen burrito ("The Bomb") at 7-11 in Woodinville. Chow it down with half a thermos of coffee. Hit first available rest area after 45 minutes.

4. Unless at terminal fishery, always drop fish off in bushes, drive car up to it, get in cooler fast. Don't walk down the road with fish in hand!

5. Always pick up corkies you find...especially really, really big clown colored ones that you'll never, ever use. Carry in vest forever.

6. I always wave at cops while on way to river.

7. It is very bad luck to not rely on a hunch and take a cast in a spot or way that you wouldn't normally. It might not result in a fish, but it will surely jinx your next few good spots...

Fish on...

Todd.