Hey Guys,
First post here.... and Im asking for a little guidance. Forgive my manners as I do love to give back in the form of information and such and plan to do just that in the future.....

Some of my earliest memories getting after ducks was around the Paterson area on the Columbia. I was 10 years old then, Im 35 now and work rules the roost in my world. A good buddy of mine and I have forged a new appreciation for the wet and cold chasing ducks in cool new spots as well as some of the old haunts from a time that seems quite long ago. I know that area is pretty special to a lot of duck guys for some fairly obvious reasons, but I thought Id ask if anybody had some simple knowledge to throw my way. Im thinking of heading down with my pal next Tuesday and Wednesday for some weekday fun. Simple as recent reports, areas to possibly focus, or even maybe just a good ribbing at my expense due to my "jumping the gun" so to speak in terms of forum etiquette. I just love shooting the breeze too in regards to anything feathered or finned. Im willing to trade some secrets on large winter trout by fly on the Yakima if anyone is interested in tit for tat info..... Ive spent a lot of my years guiding and fishing all stretches of the river.
I appreciate any info and look forward to chatting with some fellow waterfowlers.... PM's welcome.