I’m not the best resource there. It was either 250 or 1200 when I did it. 🤣


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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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I’d imagine we’ll see some cancellations due to low water later in the season.


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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:
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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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Anyone score this year? Struck out. Mixed feelings on the new draw system but I get it.


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That’s crows foot, right? I think that’s an underrated camp spot


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Bumpity bump, anyone draw? no luck here.

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.

Any luck? I struck out.

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...

Apps are open!

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 launched a 16 at 175 and we’re better off than the smaller boats due to added floatation.


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Oh my. Flows are looking very good right now, you may hit the holy grail of good “later” season flows and amazing fishing.


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it's getting a touch low for drifters, just be cautious. 288 at the put in right now, that first day you'll want to be on your toes between the put in and tenderfoot creek at mile 18. After that,...

Drew a 4/29 launch last year, deferred to this year due to covid. No camping at Camp Baker will make logistics a bit more challenging coming in from SLC, but excited to get back on the river.

Those gravity filters really are money. Regardless of what you have or don’t, it will be epic. I don’t go a week without dreaming of that canyon


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Definitely didn't need the pistol, bear spray should be enough. We brought too much food, but that's not a bad thing. Bring a spare big trash bag to line whoevers dry bag gets used as the bear bag,...

Day four awoke with plentiful sun, and we could feel the weather warming up. with the water high, we were optimistic the last 15 miles would be smooth sailing. The fishing still sucked, but we made...

Day three started a little drizzly as well, temps warmed up, but it remained overcast and the river was high. Ended up splitting off and running into a group hiking to a high cave with Pictographs...

Again, sorry for the pics, they are correctly oriented on my comp, but uploader is fucking me.
Woke up to steady rain at Scotty Allen, and got rolling as we needed to make a 20 mile push to Crows...

***SORRY for the sideways pics, I've tried my hardest to get them to fix, but fuck me, right?***

Buckle up, let's get weird. Rolled into Ennis ~7:30pm Wednesday, Grubbed up at the Gbar, then...

We're game on. weather's looking pretty good minus some rain Friday PM/Saturday. Pics to follow.

If we get canceled I’ll drive to ennis, stay with my buddy who got me on the trip, and fish all weekend. If the weather is shit there too, I’ll stay in SLC and go to Highboy at Alta. Plans are all...

need everyone to do some warm weather dances for us.

Temporary Site Closure due to ice covering the river making it impassible. Boat camps are covered in 1-2 feet of snow. Staff will continue to...

Teleee, for sure.

I've never done a river trip period so I'm just showing up with rods and party supplies. Raft logistics are on my buddies up in MT. All I know is we'll have an un-framed gear...

we're crossing fingers for good weather, but are a hearty bunch. If we get in a situation like that I'll retreat to my buddies house in Ennis and drink away the sorrows.

Thanks all. Really excited for this adventure.

Teleee,
The garmin inReach mini is a bad ass piece of equipment. I've been planning on picking one up for my hunting adventures. Allows you to text via your phone to the outside world.

Just tagged on to a Smith float 4/19-22. Hoping we'll catch it pre-runoff and have decent fishing, but looking for some must have suggestions for the fly box.