I once again have to thank Steve for a great day on the Salmon with him and my 9-year-old daughter, Miranda. The pictures in gallery brought it all back to me, but especially to her.

It was one of the last times we fished the Salmon, about a year and a half ago. Steve offered to take us down the river due to the water being high and my daughter having little or no hope of getting to the fish without his boat.

He not only put her into 5 chinook, of which the smallest being upwards of 25lbs, but he also talked to her and made her feel like she was a real fisherman/woman. That day on the river made me feel proud that I was sharing this experience with my daughter and it also assured me of a fishing partner for the rest of my days; she is hooked.

There is nothing I can say to thank Steve for his professionalism as a guide except I cannot wait to get back to the United States and hit the river with him and other friends again.