One other piece of advice no one has mentioned. River heights and flows. Just because you floated last time at 7 boards and did fine the river is toatally different at 4 boards. My guide Bob Kratzer tells me that the Sol Duc from the hatchery to maxfield at 8 boards is not too bad and maxfield to Itt rayoner at 8 is a bear. but when the river drops to 5 boards it's just the opposite.

I keep a journal of my fishing trips fish caught and on what, river color etc. In that report I always include river heights and flows and any problem spots. Things change from high water to high water but it helps me remember the river if I don't float it too much.

It always pays to be too careful and almost never when you are not.