I just got back there from my first steelhead trip to the Skeena area. I must say, I loved it. The sheer beauty of the place and fishing over wild, native fish was incredible. I refuse to pay the CW fee on the Thompson 'cause I think fisheries have mismanaged that stock. But I'd pay more to fish northern BC again. Overall, BC is years ahead of Washington in wild steelhead management.

Don't like the idea of paying for a guide that much though. Guides are a little like hookers...there are some things a man must do for himself (paraphrasing John Gierach).