Flow: 135- 500
Water Temp: 60
Flash Flood Warning….

It’s already over folks but there is a good lesson here. As the storm hit I donned my always present wading jacket and we beat feet for a nearby footbridge. We set up shop to weather out the hailstorm and noticed the water start to rise. In 15 minutes the water rose close to 12 inches and truckloads of logs started their journey to Avondale. Even in a high desert tailwater the risk is there for fast water to hit with little to no warning. Before and after the storm the spillover fished incredible. Close to 100 fish were netted in the 12”-14” range and they were all full of piss and vinegar. Occasionally we do more than hunt the trophy trout. All in all a great day.
Today’s excitement is followed by a super Friday afternoon guest from the 907 area code. One of those folks that remind us why we became guides in the first place. In spite of a 100 cfs drop in flow and two fronts passing over we ended on a high note with Lou netting the clients 18.5” healthy ‘bow right as the sun set. If you can end on a high note do it. We absconded to the Shamrock Brewery for beer, food and great conversation.
Sunday we’ll be at the riverwalk spillover showing off some casting techniques and answering questions. Come on down.
Tight lines,
Ben