I might share more, but when I do someone comes in from out of left field and accuses me of being a snagger, a poacher, or a person who doesn't pinch my barbs. Oh well, there are a-holes everywhere.

I always make sure folks know what Sekiu is like after a trip, or when I take the boys out for a day I will attempt to post a photo or two of their successes.

Some rivers I fish have seen a HUGE change in the number of users, so I stay off of the Nooch, the Chehalis, and Satsop because they have become overcrowded. It is no fun fishing a stream that has 15 boats putting in at the same launch, all trying to beat the sleds as they head up from the other launches. Part of it may be my fault, but I believe info sharing has had a big impact.

I now fish a number of small streams where I doubt the flow is between 50 to 200 CFS on a rainy day. I might see one to 5 other folks out there, but usually I have the river to myself.

My suggestion to you out there who want to learn some new rivers, trade a trip with someone. Meet a new friend from a different part of the state. This method has worked for me and that is how I fished 15 rivers last year.

Have fun, it is a journey, not a destination.