Welcome WWU, I read your first post and thought you might want an answer from someone who has asked the same question. On the Sol Duc , the hatchery to maxield is relatively an easy drift . But I will always make the same suggestion.... spend the money and hire a experienced professional guide. One day of fishing to save a buck is not worth your life or worse yet maybe a friend , family member, etc.
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Theres only two things that smell like fish... and one of em's fish.