The Northern California Fly Fishing Board

I'm starting to think about a trip to Eagle Lake. I've only fished there once - in the summer a few years ago. Hoping to get some input on flies, locations, timing, techniques etc.

Should we hire a guide?
Is Jay Faire still around?
Is there a better area to stay in/around (rent a cabin?)
Wiggle tails and wooly buggers...any thing else?
Floating lines? sink tips? "slime" lines?
Do you need a boat/float tube or can you fish from shore?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

CB