Fish number three:  If it's just conversation, there's plenty activity in BTC...back to the cathole...er, civilization.  It has gone rather quite.  Been busy packing gear and food, plus finishing a new solo removable portage yoke.  That has turned out quite well. Ended up using some cam levers vs. the so common star knobs...one flick and it's locked onto the gunnel. Also plenty of checking maps of the BW, since I have little experience there.  June 14-25 with a plan to hit Mugwump PMA.  Trying to come up with a plan for July-August as well.  Hoping the Q is open by then, but need a BW alternative...thinking NW, Crooked and beyond.

Regarding better fishing - it is for me, since my first trip was in '99.  It's probably just that I'm better at fishing.  Plus I go more often, which is definitely better! Also easier to feed old men when you can actually catch the fish....just sayin'.

pd

BTW, thanks for stirring the pot MB.