I know Bill well, and believe I understand him better than most. I will not comment on what anyone else has said. But I will tell your Bill is a fiercely loyal friend and is truly as compassionate about "his" steelhead as anyone. He absolutely meant every word he wrote.

He is very nearly a genius and accordingly has some unusual traits. He has an awesome/strange sense of humor that is contagious. He will give you the shirt off his back and low hole you the same day. He is not particularly modest, but he is has little need to be. But I will share a boat with Bill anytime