Opener on Lower American River.......

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

..........might be good.

With the flow going up to 35,000 cfs and soon to be down to 5,000 cfs by the 29th it could be good for the Steelhead opener on January 1st?

Who is planning on going?

[cdevine]

..........might be good.

With the flow going up to 35,000 cfs and soon to be down to 5,000 cfs by the 29th it could be good for the Steelhead opener on January 1st?

Who is planning on going?

Bill, I plan on hitting the Truckee later this week because it will be warming up and flows are damn near perfect at 450+ CFS in canyon. We are pretty lucky to have so many options.... As for the AR I will try it out a few days after the opener but I plan on investing more time this year than in the past. I'm optimistic this influx of water and an overall better winter thus far will help push up some nice fish. I think that process is currently in the works. Plus at 5k CFS you aren't going to have snaggers out there enjoying the days of 1200 or so. Drift boaters should really be licking there chops. Going to be able to cover a lot of water at those flows.

[Chukwithak]

I have a chance of getting out several times between Thursday and Sunday. I'll post up any observations. I will be around the Arden ponds area until the opener, after that, I'm not sure if I should go up stream...

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

If you go up to Sailor Bar in the AM of January 1st you might see some action.......

[STEELIES/26c3]

Action like; crowding, low-holing, boat fights, dog fights, fist fights, snagging, yelling, citations being written...

Hahahahaha

...and probably some bright, hot fish in betwixt it all~

[Mike Stroud]

That's funny shit

[Mike Stroud]

I'm looking forward to floating the river on the 1st! Should be good.

[Chukwithak]

Action like; crowding, low-holing, boat fights, dog fights, fist fights, snagging, yelling, citations being written...

Hahahahaha

...and probably some bright, hot fish in betwixt it all~

I can hold my own... Sailor bar it is! If anyone else is out there, I'll be guy in a bright blue jacket and Patagonia hat.

[winxp_man]

I will be out in my secret spots Tight lines guys! A boat would be nice though with 5k I'm hoping we will see the river down at like 4k + -

[Darian]

"Just remember boys and girls... just because you're swinging a fly does NOT mean you are NOT flossing or long lining!"

Interesting comment from a guy who confirms/declares he's a low holer.... Pot calling the kettle black???