Boxer - I've got an honest question for you. Always see the photos of your fishin' trips, with a rifle along. I'd guess the rifle is because there are things that just need to be shot, time to time, such as a belligerent bear.

Normally when I'm fishing, up in Alaska too, I carry a stainless magnum revolver, and am fairly good with it. It's a lot easier to fish with the revolver on my belt than with a rifle slung over the shoulder, at least for me.

You choose the rifle over the revolver for your fishin' trips in bear country? Why?

Thanks, Guy