sunday down on BC with rocklizard, i hooked what seemed to be a springer which eventually returned my "offering" after about a 45 min struggle. He got tangled in something a little way through the fight, but made several runs down and back. A sled with 2 guys pulled up after watching my struggle and offered to take me out in their boat to try to get it. they took me out for about 15-20 minutes, but to no avail. they returned me back to the bank and left. I haven't been fishing the NW rivers very long, but have done quite a bit elsewhere throughout the years, and never have i expierenced such kindness. If you two guys frequent this board and see this post, my heartfelt thanks to you both and if i ever run into ya again, beer's on me!!!!!!!! thanks again

Unfortunately I think people tend to post about the conflict more than the graciousness of the banky vs the boater on the rivers.I never really have had a bad expierienc but I have had a drifter pick me up and take me to calm water so that I could get a big fall king out of some strong current.I gave that guy the roe out of her.My first springer was netted buy a guy launching his drift boat.My reel had gernaded and he saw my strife and rowed out and scooped it up.

Any more positive expieriences to share out there?

Schrambo,

I was the big guy with the net. We tried everything to get your fish out of the rocks (a springer, no doubt) without success. My fishing partner and I were more than happy to give you a needed hand. You're welcome and thanks for the thanks.

B.W.
p.s. I thought we left the dog at home that day...

Hey black willie!!! I am glad you saw the post....i couldn't remember if I had thanked you guys or not(somewhat pre-occupied)but i wanted to let you and everyone know how appreciative i was and am for your help!!! rocklizard and i are are skipping outta work friday and gonna try it again, so hopefully come friday evening i'll have a pic or two to let everyone are drool over!!LOL. Anyway, thanks again, and my offer will stand for that beer~~~~~~BTW, "sled dog was purely a term of endearment!!!!! HAHA"

It is nice to see positive posts like this one.