I'll take 1000 cfs all winter long.... finally some typical november water flows... 1000 cfs opens up a lot of secret spots that get overlooked plus it keeps the crowds down. Perfect water level for bigger flies or even rapalas along undercut banks....in case anyone didn't notice I LOVE 1000 CFS...LOL...

RG old wobbly legs certainly do suck.
I wouldn't think of doing half of what I used to do without thinking.

Dam, I pick lousy times to show up!!!!!!!  Bet by 12/10 it'll be down to 335 and 60 again.     Have a great trip Trev!  Nothing like pickin' em off right under the rod tip.  Lots of banks and close seams  become major  fish holders.  They  won't be  out hiding in the heavy water like they have been lately.   Dime, can you cross to the south side of the Joss at 1,000?
 
Charlie

ORIGINAL: fichy

can you cross to the south side of the Joss at 1,000?

Charlie

yes, above the head and at the tail. but remember. 1,000 at pineville may be 1,500 in dsr

Charlie be sure to cross well above the head... I like to start crossing upstream from the island on a diagonal and aim to hit the other bank about 50 yards plus or minus downstream from the head of the island.... hope this helps...

Heading up in the AM ,  I do not think I have ever seen 1000 ,, so this will be different for sure ..   seems like everytime   I go up something is  significantly different.  Thinking maybe I should have just  stuck with my Feburary  only routine  like I have done for years ,,, just kidding, Having all these changes makes it more difficult as once you think you have a handle on it ,  it changes  but that is what makes it fun.  
 

Dime, It'd be great to go in there with you this winter. We'll figure a date out.
 
 
Charlie

hey db, do you think you will make the break even point of 11 trips to dsr this year ?
after the 08 >09 crash I just never seemed to grasp the fact of making the breaking point for me down there any longer.. it has always been my salmon area more so then trout , reason for letting someone else have a shot.. not saying you should give up but just rational thinking..
now im trying to justify the whole shebang of why i continue even going.

Hey tuna I already have 7 days in dsr at this point... I don't see how I wont brake even... usually I've more than broke even at this point.... some years id been well over 20 or even up to 30 at this point...

With that being said; there's still december through may 9th...don't see how I wont.... the last 2 years I've gone right up until closing time... either way im not giving it up; too good of a time for salmon early on and the steel is phenomenal for most of the season. for the 450 I spend in the summer for it; its never been muc h skin off my back...its less than a dollar saved a day if you think about it....

Drake, thanks for the advice... I've thought of taking clients up but its hard enough to squeeze my time in and most of my clients are even busier than me.... I do have intentions of taking a few guys who are brothers that I work for and doing a drift boat.... as you said, its still money out of my pocket ; but with some leniency from uncle Sam.... on another note; a lot of people are either misinformed or just misunderstanding of the whole "write off" thing... as you said its still money out of your pocket... I had a friend who was convinced that you get all of your write off money back from the government... it took me 20 minutrsor to explain the concept to him...lmao....

Needless to say its tough times and a tough year; well; tough 3 years...the past month I've been like one of those yotes you've been hunting for trying scrounge up some work for the winter... with some blood sweat and tears and a daily fox hole prayer; I think my efforts may prevail...

Drake: will this one qualify me for the novel peace prize maybe????

Koombay(yeeeeehhhhh)aaaaaaaaaaa

ORIGINAL: metalslayer

ORIGINAL: dimebrite

for the 450 I spend in the summer for it; its never been muc h skin off my back...its less than a dollar saved a day if you think about it....

I did think--and it still don't add up--where'd u go to school?

Hysterical metal; there I was thinking in terms of a cup of coffee a day but went with the dollar instead at; the last minute....cut me some slack though; it was 5 am... lol...

On a side note I am quadruple checking a proposal for the 5th time as we speak.... complete fire suppression and plumbing for a brand new school from the ground up; needless to say; they try to teach the kn owledge and know how in school for this, but for anyone in the know; the knowledge comes from experience and natural intelligence :)

You can give yourself a pat on the back for catching me on that easy one ;)

Fawn doe at 70yrds(chip shot for the 270)---- let her go. All kidding aside GL on the bid.

guys, thanks for your thoughts and prayers

charlie; we do big and small; and always have... the big stuff is good steady work when awarded, but at the same time, you can never forget about the small stuff and service; thats the mistake a lot of guys make when they go for the big... glad to hear you got some good help... btw; putting out a number today on an 8000 square foot home thats framed and ready to start... 35 plumbing fixtures and radiant throughout the whole house along with 2- 75000 btu hydronic coils in 2 air handlers... this is an absolute dream job... needless to say another prayer wont hurt...

metal; thanks for the good luck wish

jack... construction game is a rat race; at this point its all ive got... and you are 100% correct; i get beat out all the time by other guys who are coming in under my cost figures... maybe thats why everyday someone else is going out of business... at this point it comes down to the strongest/most knowledgeable will survive...

now; clint:get out there and do some more fishing so we dont get off topic like thislol

Clint looking forward to your reports.... don't hesitate to swing some bigger streamers in the tailouts and flat waters/small riffles....with the water up and still in the 40's its very likely you'll get one to strike on the swing...good luck where ever and however you pursue your steel...