June 1-3 | Thirtymile to Cottonwood | David, Paul, Steve S | 5930-6630 | 80-52
First trip of the season. 3 Day trip instead of 4 due to muddy river on Friday. George cancelled due to uncertainty of conditions. Cold water 58-62. Flow spiked to 9000 on Monday before trip. Flash flood warning Thursday night. Wed -sunny fishing ok. Thur-good fishing. Rain started in the evening. Fri-Downpour in the morning. Only 3 fish between us. Hills very green. Great fly fishing at Big Beach. Great bank fishing at Teapot Rock. Steve forgot salad. Paul forgot the Brisket
Thunderstorm
June 10-13 | Thirtymile to Cottonwood | David, Steve, Gary, Scott, Cory, Tyler, Andrew, Jon | 5200-12900 | 74-66
RECORD FLOW - June 13 12,900 highest ever for that date. Lots of rain, almost lost 4 pontoon boats due to river rise. 3000 overnight. Scott broken oar, I dropped my phone in the river, Tyler and Scott horseshoe horserace champions. Cory big fish 14.5"
June 23-26 | Thirtymile to Cottonwood | David, Chris, Wendy, Tyler, Travis, Andrew | 2970-2200 | 78-92
Finally great flow and weather. Tyler forgot stove-Wasco, Rufus no luck. Borrowed one from Denny/Rita. First trip for Travis. Wendy field surgeon treating all the cuts. Tyler caught catfish. River Guide Dave, in duct taped river shoes, drags boat around Palisades bend to secure campsite