Thanks for the input guys!! That should get me a good start... Sounds like fiberglass is the way to go.. I've fished outta Al boats b4 in the winter.. and DAMN they were cold.... frown

Silver-- Thanks for the advice on the rivers... I've seen the Hoh and SolDuc in person and have no intention of floating those for a long long long time.. I've rafted some of the meanest whitewater in South America and am fully aware of the power of a river..

Which leads into another question..

Good rivers to learn on?? I've been thinking about that and came up with the Cowlitz, Sky, Sno, Satsop..

I prefer smaller rivers, bout the size of the Wilson.. Anyone have any toughts on good smaller rivers to learn on??
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