You missed a real opportunity to learn by boating in the Cedar Creek hole on the NF Lewis in it's hey day. There were plenty of instructors around to assist in the process. Seriously, common sense need prevail. If you are going to fish a popular spot, your chances will increase of meeting the owner of the river or hole on a given day. Given the tighter regulations as the years go by, it will not get any better. Just keep smiling and do unto others.