Arkansas River::Trip #6

Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 2012

River: Arkansas
Put-in/Take-out: Salida East to Rincon 8 miles

Flow: 460 cfs (low flow)
Weather: Mostly sunny, high 70s. Tailwind!
Other boaters: Sonya & the shit show from Hecla.
Wildlife: eh.
Mostly fishermen on this stretch of water...

 Many new friends! Great to boat w/others with families and kids & the kids are born River Rats. 
Good fun on a constant ripple, excellent fishing, great family trip. swimming options galore.

Much gratitude to all! 

Upper C::Trip #5

Sunday, May 20, 2012

River: Upper Colorado
Put-in/Take-out: Pumphouse to Radium 4.5 miles

Flow: 450 cfs (still low flow)
Weather: Mostly sunny, high 60s. 
Other boaters: Just me & passenger Del
Wildlife: eh.

Basic Upper C float.

Stonefly hatch in full effect, many fisherboats, good catches on the right pattern.

Nothing remarkable! Just another float on my new boat.