I was hoping with all the chat about the Carbon, that everyone would be up there on opening and I could have my quiet starting fishing spot on the Puyallup. It was indeed quiet on opening day at 4am. Then , on Sunday I went for a few hours after work before my vacation. Cars everywhere! Drifters on both sides of the river, drifters across from my favorite plunking spot, and campers all up and down the dirt road blocking my way! What happened? I swear they must have put something in the paper as I have never seen so many people. Maybe I'll head to the Carbon for some more room. I was going to head up anyway, but there is even more reason now.
All I can say is my vacation offered better water, better weather, and a great place to fish (or crab) with total peace.