ltl,

Sadly, you know that this is simply not the case for most fishermen. As long as fishing is only about the biggest, the best and the most, you won't stop hearing people boast or seeing posts on this board that only serve to draw attention to themselves and how many, how big and where they "sleyed" them. I guess it's because most people never seem to be satisfied. It's just not enough to be thankful for what they have received (nice fish, great day, good water, beautiful surroundings, a boat to fish from, friends to fish with and time to enjoy, to name a few). It seems we'd all rather grumble and complain or tell everyone how great we are than to share what limited knowlege and appreciation we have to the benefit of others. But I guess until our heart is changed nothing else will either. Just think, we have a whole new salmon steelhead season of bragging and zipperlipping to look forward to. Just a thought, but perhaps we'd all do well to follow Bob's example on this board instead of just using it as our own pee pot.

Thanks for sharing the message that fishing for you is more than just the fish or you. And thanks again for the knowledge and appreciation you have shared with me personally in the past. There's always a spot in my boat for you, even if you'd rather beat the brush.

Eric,

Thanks for the word on the gravel bar. I wasn't aware of it either. A real shame. It was a good take out from Schafer; pulling out at the lower Cook spot won't be as easy as I recall. What happened and what's the outlook for the future?