Jeff Miller wrote:

"tout" was evidently a bad word choice. sorry it was offensive as i
didn't mean it to be.

No problem, Jeff. I know that you didn't mean to be offensive.

I'm interested in discovering great fishing trips that don't break the
bank. Two of the most costly things are guides and luxurious
accommodations. I can always do without the latter, and I prefer to do
without the former if possible. I'll pay for access before I pay for
comfort, and there's a degree of satisfaction in figuring it out for
yourself, but maybe the best advantage I've found in ROFF is getting to
know people who know what they're doing and are more than willing to
help -- viz. Chas and Andy on the Kanektok. Also Warren and Bruce and
Willi and many other ROFF people who have given me fishing lessons over
the years.

For those who like the comforts of a lodge or a catered float trip or
guides, go for it. You have my good wishes and encouragement. For those
who will tolerate more risk and discomfort and uncertainty, and who are
(let's face it) cheap, I'm with you guys.

--
Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

"rw" wrote
For those who like the comforts of a lodge or a catered float trip or
guides, go for it. You have my good wishes and encouragement. For those
who will tolerate more risk and discomfort and uncertainty, and who are
(let's face it) cheap, I'm with you guys.

--
IJ adds----having been lucky enough to fish Alaska three times- once in
fancy lodge with fly out each day, once with

guide and boat out each day, and once for six weeks of driving around in
van for six weeks with my wife and going down most every dirt road we
crossed . I will suggest that if you have the time , that is really a great
way to visit the state. When you see water, pull over and get out your pole.
When you want to rest after a 20 hours of daylight pull off the road , put
up your tent and take a nap. Will never forget catching big salmon on a five
weight.

However sounds like you had a great trip and if you have a paddle position
on next cruise please consider my offer to join.
I guess i am touting myself and being somewhat importunate but sort of
enjoy youalls admonishments

Thats an interesting website. Of course, the people who can fish the
rivers in Kamchatka, Siberia, outer Mongolia, etc. are probably among
the bottom 5% on that list...

--riverman
(not that I'm offering to trade places. Permanently, anyway...yet)

Chas wrote:
the Pirate wrote:
I've wondered since I was a very young boy why we are so privileged
and fortunate. I remember WWII and while we were fighting in it, none
of our cities were bombed.


"Dave, I don't mean to make a big deal of this, but I think a few
people in
Hawaii would have something to say about none of our cities being
bombed."


I'm suprised no one here picked up on this yet. Pearl Harbor wasn't
really 'ours' when it was bombed, although there could be an argument
made that the Naval Base was 'ours', but bombing military bases is not
a new thing.

--riverman

I guess i am touting myself and being somewhat importunate but sort of
enjoy youalls admonishments

You ingenue you.

--
Frank Reid
Euthanize to respond