hairwing,

Read that story many years ago. It's a classic. You can't help but get that old lump in your throat! This story has some added meaning to me, because I know I have stood in the very spot that he alludes to in his story. Was lucky enough to fish the Escanaba River for many years while living in the U.P. of Mich. It's a wonderful place to fish - I miss it!!

Best regards, Dave S.