TR. Root

Fished the Root March 28th - 31st.

Although high, the clarity was very good. In past years with the flows
around 1000 cfs. the river was pretty much blown. The fish were eager to
take dry's the entire time, however the best window of opportunity was from
about 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. We normally started our float between noon and
1:00 PM each day and took out just before dark..

The weather turned out to be pretty awesome considering the forecast when we
left for the Root. One day I was able to fish in a short sleeve t-shirt and
other days required a fleece pullover. No rain or snow (both forecasted with
40 - 60% chance of precipitation) on the entire trip.

Whirling disease has definitely taken it's toll on the Rainbow population,
and I don't think the Browns had woke up yet. Either that or the Cutthroat
were quicker on the draw, we only caught one Rainbow and one Brown the
entire trip. Normally we would take way more Rainbow that anything else.
Nothing huge on the trip, the best boated fish was in the 18 - 19 inch
range,
although we did have a couple brutes bust us off after short runs.

Stayed at the Wilderness for the first time, (Rm. #2) decent place for three
guys max, with a small kitchenette adequate for cooking up whatever you
wanted.
Normal size stove, refrig., with microwave, coffee pot and TV. Decent place
for the price.

All in all the trip was a success, cabin fever has subsided and summer is
just around the corner.

Few pics on abpf.

Sure felt good to get on the water,
JT