Yea we ran it at 140 last fall, for sure worth it. Our fishing was also holy fucking shit good, Honestly 100 fish days, well worth the work, its a magical place.Quote:
Originally Posted by Underoos
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Yea we ran it at 140 last fall, for sure worth it. Our fishing was also holy fucking shit good, Honestly 100 fish days, well worth the work, its a magical place.Quote:
Originally Posted by Underoos
We'll see what flows do, but our game plan was a 16' raft and a family of four, with fairly young kids. So not much in the way of maneuverability or ability to run ultra light.
We launched a 16 at 175 and we’re better off than the smaller boats due to added floatation.
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We were loaded to the gills, you can do it!
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Same. I had my 16, pretty good load. Wasn’t the floatiest, but also wasn’t the stickiest. Running soft tubes helps a lot. Wish I had remembered that on the first day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phall
Just saw on FB they are preventing anyone from launching below 150? Odd, but there is also a fire up there apparently, and record high heat
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We bailed, headed for the Main Salmon instead.
did you do 60 days too or make it in 5 at those flows?Quote:
Originally Posted by teleee
We did it in 5, the last day was a pretty hard push!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Mike
Apps are open!
APPLIEDQuote:
Originally Posted by Phall
Same, did 4/28, 29, may 12, I'm a glutton for punishment on those late april dates. better odds, shittier weather/flows. Not holding my breath as a third trip in as many years (covid2020 withstanding) would be a long shot.
Applied.
Any luck? I struck out.
Nope I struck out tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Phall
I totally spaced my application. Prob try and snag another cancellation.
Also if any mags pull permits and has room for another boat lemme know. I don't mind getting real high and rowing people into fish.
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Swing and a miss.
Continuing my twenty year run of giving Montana my money: Skunked again.
Our group didn't apply this year because it conflicted with Boblandia. Priorities.
I just called to inquire about cancelled launch dates. The guy on the line says "Just April 3rd". We both start laughing at the same time.
Bumpity bump, anyone draw? no luck here.
I pulled an early August date- total gamble that we can hit monsoon season along with a drop in irrigation demand. It happened last time for us so we will see.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phall
I figure it’s totally worth the gamble. If not I will go fish the Beaverhead.
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Just posting some Smith stoke from my last trip in '19.
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That’s crows foot, right? I think that’s an underrated camp spot
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Wow, great eye Phall. You are correct.
Love that camp. Nice and open, great place to chill and catch the sunset.
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And there is a pretty nice swing run right in front of camp.
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Anyone score this year? Struck out. Mixed feelings on the new draw system but I get it.
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No success across my fam
Anyone score? Struck out. The new draw is a bummer for Non-res but I totally get it as we play this game in hunting all the time.
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I'm now 0/20 for the Smith, the whole family struck out. Does Montana still do cancellations?Quote:
Originally Posted by Phall
Smith River Reservation Line
Beginning on Monday, March 4, 2024 you may call the Smith River Reservation Line at 406-454-5861 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 12 noon Mountain Time to:
Request any remaining launch dates that may be available
Pick up a cancelled launch date
Cancel a launch date
Non res is now only 10% of tags, and if you were unsuccessful you now have a preference point and its a point based draw moving forward.
Thanks Phall, great thing to search for w/morning coffee. We're in Driggs so pretty damn close.
I’d imagine we’ll see some cancellations due to low water later in the season.
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Tough blow for the Smith River with the Montana Supreme Courts decision to allow the mine to move forward.
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water use lawsuit still stands in the way. sure hope the project gets blocked.Quote:
Originally Posted by teleee
I did the Smith years ago but gave up on the permit process. IMO the best option is to wait for a year with good late summer rain and jump on it after permit/irrigation season.
Shhhh!Quote:
Originally Posted by yeahman
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Goddamnit man, this really sucks to hear, on top of what will be a tough season looking forward.
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Figured I’d be another year older when I did until bud texts me saying he drew and to hop on. April 27 launch. Should be spicy. TR to come.
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Have put on twice around then. Fishing is hit or miss but with snowpack this year it could be ok, won’t float it with a raft below 220
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hardboat okay around 450?Quote:
Originally Posted by Phall