Mooch:

Milt is still around and kicking. He is a great guy, but like so many of us is becoming a bit of a curmudgeon with old age.

Milt has always been one of BH's heros, in part because he was an early times spoon master.

Milt nominated me for membership in the Northwest Outdoor Writers a good many years ago. He remains active in our writers association, but has cut back on fishing writing. Funny how many guys seem to back away from winter steelhead fishing after they reach an advanced age.

As I am not yet 60, I figure I have a few more years of winter steelheading in me. But I admit my recent trips to Central America hold up pretty well in comparison.

BTW: I case anyone wonders why I'm not posting for a coupe of weeks, it's because I leave Wednesday for a nine day trip to the Amazon for peacock bass.