First winter run, West Fork Humptulips River Jan '71 DAM Quick Spinning Reel, White Eagle Claw Rod, Charlie Anderson Clown Bobber. 8lb buck, second came later that season on the Dosewallips pick nail polish okie drifter.

First summer run, 6lb hen Dugeness River '73 Periwinkles on a trout rod.

First fly caught, Dogfish Creek, '69 swinging a Carey Special (actually I was just letting it wave around current in a tailout of small pool)