Good to go.

Don't forget the Goover this year!

Nice. Looks like Black Butte corner.

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Swimmy, that is a classic western tailwater for sure. I always enjoy my time there. Looks like you had a prime camp spot right in town.

I had a quiet day on a different tailwater. Did...

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Looks like everyone is successfully social distancing with fishing and tying etc. I know this is not a fish picture but it has a connection to fishing for me. I took a couple day break from fishing...

Glad I got out the past couple weeks. Wyo just put visitors on 14 day quarantine. Recently enjoyed some social distancing.
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Lots of wildlife observed like river otters, moose, swans, many...

JB, I bet those things have great motion in the water!

Mike, I'm sure smallmouth would crush em'. I know western trout love them. I also like the white for the visual while fishing. Simple...

Swimmy, nice work! Spinning deer hair is something I don’t do much.

There are 2 things working against the Smith being open IMO. 1. Groups size can be up to 15 which doesn’t work if they want us...

Teleee, as of today we are still on. I expect this to change and we will lose some if not all trips. Bummer!
The only good that could come from that is I can grab a permit from the guy I work for...

I'm a little embarrassed to show my tying area after Swimmy posted his! FKNA Man! I never really stop tying but have been tying more lately.
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Nice picture from the cave. Bummer on not drawing. It's getting tougher every year.

If anyone pulls a June or early July date, I will be passing thru Camp Baker on 5 work related merry go rounds...

Teleee, nice! Glad you guys had a great trip. You hit the window just right. How did you like the view from the latrine at Rock Creek camp? I have always though a coffee table book on the...

Funny, I was just thinking about you and your trip. Flow looks good currently, and rising! Look forward to your report.

teleee, I just finished 6 laps on the Smith. What a great season! Good water, cool temps, many cloudy days, lots of big bugs! Drakes, Goldens and Cicadas down low. Fish are in great shape. A...

Looks like you had a great time! The water kinda blew up this week.

The Deep Creeks at H on E will get you if you are not careful!

[QUOTE=Dantheman;5652798]There isn't exactly an abundance of parking in PC. There's quite a bit at the Canyon base

The scary thing is the Canyons base is only 25% built currently. The Canyons...

Good shuttle company: Jody@Smith River Shuttle- 866-500-3522. These guys wash and vacuum your rig while you are on the river. He lives about a mile from the Eden Bridge take out. Good folks.

Couple other options for gear rental in Helena are Cross Currents fly shop and Montana Outdoor Sports.

Good call on bringing firewood. The campsites are heavily used and picked clean of...

teleee, September trips are awesome if you have the water. If you are going in rafts you can launch with flows as low as 160-180 cfs. In a hard boat you want 350-400 and it is still boney. Check...

SFB, I don't do the hiring, but if you are serious I can put you in contact with someone who does. We usually need some peeps.

PM if ya want or your pops has my digits.

Teleee, cell service still non existent from before Camp Baker until you get back to Ulm. Sat Phone is a good option if you need to stay in touch with work/fam etc.

That April window on the Smith can be hit or miss as far as fishing and the weather go. Go prepared and you will have a great time regardless.

As far as bugs, standard freestone stuff will get...

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Amen!

Bob Seger - Live Bullet

If I were guiding the Stone I would opt for the low side drifter over the skiff. With high water, standing wave trains, hydraulics etc. it gives you a little more room for error. A good oarsmen can...

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Usually between 800-900 cfs.

Just an FYI on the Wyo Green, it is 1500 cfs right now below Fontenelle, it will be going up to 4000 by next Friday and up to 8000 about 3-4 weeks later (projected). Oh, and once it warms up, the...

Did not get him any numbers. Didn't know he wanted any. As far as getting on this year, you should be able to walk on late April and most of May pretty easily. People walk on all summer. ...

Mr. Mike, you never know. 2011 you could have floated all summer. Those fall dates can be incredible from what I hear. As long as the flow is 160 cfs at Camp Baker, you are good to go.

Got it. Your dad is a good dude. He just won a night or two at Healing Waters Lodge at that last meeting. Very cool. I think he said he was going to take you with him!
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skifishbum, I do. Have we met?

Schwerty, yep, guiding. I have pulled a 4-6 week Smith tour for the past 12 seasons. I always look forward to the season, always enjoy my time there and am always ready to be done by the end!
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Who was lucky enough to pull a permit? Private floaters should be notified anytime now. Heard there was a record number of applicants this year.

I will be on the river from early June to mid...

Bump. Jacket still available.

Don't know much about the tying kit you have. But here is a great link with tons of patterns and step by step instructions. Tying is great fun. Enjoy.
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Sounds like fun. I will be @ State Room the Feb 22 for James McMurtry.

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Cleaning out some closets and came across a Red Cloudveil RPK Jacket in size XL that I would like to sell. Jacket is new w/o tags. It is a Gore Tex soft shell. Bomber construction. I just don't...