I have some friends that do RAGBRAI and they say it's fun and I'm sure it is. But a whole week sounds a bit much to me. No way I can take that much time from work with all the other things that take me from work. I could see a long weekend. Plus I'm just not into the drinking scene any more. My friend that does it and I are going opposite directions. Back in the day that would be me but not him. But not now for me. He seems to like that now and that is fine.
Good fishing technique trumps all.....wish I had it.