11-14-2005, 09:46 PM
It's been a few years, since I have made it up there, but I used to make several runs up there each spring and fall. Some of the best fishing I remember has been down in the canyon right around thanksgiving time. There is a really good hole right below the pack bridge (and I mean right below after you cross it) that has provided pretty consistent success without having to fight the crowds. Another big bonus is if you can get access to some kind of a boat. Just crossing the river to the opposite sides of the crowds takes the combat away while still fishing the hot areas. Owl creek, Ebeneezer Bar, and the dutch oven hole are also some fall favorites. Another hole that often gets overlooked is just below the confluence with the Le(i?)mhi River. There is a sportsmans access there just below salmon with a nice parking lot and if you hike downriver from there just a little there are some great holes. I can't wait to get my Master's Degree finished so I have some freedom to get up there again.
Post up if you make a trip, I'd love to hear about it.
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Post up if you make a trip, I'd love to hear about it.
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