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
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g257/72Twenty/River%203-8-08/IMG_1334.jpg?t=1205019239

Stopped by my local shop
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g257/72Twenty/River%203-8-08/IMG_1336.jpg?t=1205019257

WYO Hwy 230 heading towards the Colorado line
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g257/72Twenty/River%203-8-08/IMG_1337.jpg?t=1205019286

The turnoff - a little snow on the ground, but I was still optimistic
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g257/72Twenty/River%203-8-08/IMG_1338.jpg?t=1205019330

Pulling through the Monolith Ranch, saw some locals
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g257/72Twenty/River%203-8-08/IMG_1339.jpg?t=1205019370

First glimpse of the river... not looking good
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g257/72Twenty/River%203-8-08/IMG_1340.jpg?t=1205019414

At least I'm legal. Wyoming has some fancy new licenses this year
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g257/72Twenty/River%203-8-08/IMG_1341.jpg?t=1205019450

One of my favorite riffles with about a parking space worth of open water
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g257/72Twenty/River%203-8-08/IMG_1342.jpg?t=1205019489

Looking up a good section
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g257/72Twenty/River%203-8-08/IMG_1343.jpg?t=1205019537

Remembering those who fished before us
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g257/72Twenty/River%203-8-08/IMG_1344.jpg?t=1205019585

Another section
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g257/72Twenty/River%203-8-08/IMG_1345.jpg?t=1205019632

I was watching this spot, hoping to see a trout peek out to say hi
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g257/72Twenty/River%203-8-08/IMG_1346.jpg?t=1205019659

More ice
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g257/72Twenty/River%203-8-08/IMG_1347.jpg?t=1205019698

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g257/72Twenty/River%203-8-08/IMG_1348.jpg?t=1205019723

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. :D