TR - made an attempt today

[72Twenty]

The section of river in town is for the most part open, with just ice on the banks. I figured I'd go get my license today and head out to my 'usual' spot about 5 or so miles out of town (upstream). The report from the flyshop simply said parts of the river were starting to open up. I picked up some San Juan Worms and a couple Buggers and figured I'd head up to my spot for some scouting. I figured that 5 miles up should look about the same as what is in town.

I was wrong. Still too much ice. There were a couple spots of open water, but nothing to get excited about. I didn't even string up. I just walked around and checked out the area. It still needs a couple more weeks. I guess I'm going skiing tomorrow.

Heading out of town this afternoon


Stopped by my local shop


WYO Hwy 230 heading towards the Colorado line


The turnoff - a little snow on the ground, but I was still optimistic


Pulling through the Monolith Ranch, saw some locals


First glimpse of the river... not looking good


At least I'm legal. Wyoming has some fancy new licenses this year


One of my favorite riffles with about a parking space worth of open water


Looking up a good section


Remembering those who fished before us


Another section


I was watching this spot, hoping to see a trout peek out to say hi


More ice




I know it will be open soon... just waiting...

[trainnvain]

Cool TR nonetheless.
First pic reminds me of living on Canby many years ago.

[ak_powder_monkey]

my buddy caught a bunch of fish on dries somewhere by estas park in CO a couple weeks ago, might wanna check that out...

[adipose]

Go north young man. Fremont county is where it's at. I haven't seen those swanky new license yet.

[72Twenty]

Go north young man. Fremont county is where it's at. I haven't seen those swanky new license yet.

I am... on Wednesday I am driving up to Casper. Gonna hit the Platte.