Like H20 said..Its a weakness

Steelhead dont carry "dehooking devices"

Bears dont carry bug spray or toilet paper

Cougars dont carry invisible dog fencing

So why do WE need a leg up, an advantage??
I see it as if you are going to go out into the sticks you play by THEIR rules. muuuhahahaha evil evil

Seriosly though.... I would pack if i thought there was a good chance of it saving my life someday. I think your more likely to fall in and crest the ol' hodgemans than being attacked by anything
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"I have a fair idea of what to expect from the river, and usually, because I fish it that way, the river gives me approximately what I expect of it. But sooner or later something always comes up to change the set of my ways..."
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