07-05-2007, 02:58 AM
The A section has more trout per mile than any other section, but also has more fishermen per mile. You'd do fine on A, but I'd suggest launching very early, and just floating down a couple miles before you ever make a cast. Or, launch at noon or so, and float down to little hole by dark. Either get ahead of, or behind, the flotilla. Given the weather this time of year, I'd go early. (That's what I've done this year, and finished up at Little Hole by 2ish.) Be aware that you can't camp along the river anywhere on A. The fishing on A is good though. It just gets a little bumper-to-bumper at times.
As for floating B alone, it's no more risky than the A section, with the exception of Red Creek Rapid. In a Kayak, you can either run the left side, or just portage the rapid a short distance (100 yards), both of which would avoid any possible disaster. The flows are pretty low right now, especially in the mornings before releases are increased. The rest of B is easy. Fewer rapids than A, and actually a safer float in terms of rocks and rapids. You'll be wearing a life jacket in either case. MOre water to fish on B too, and good wade fishing areas. You could park your yak at the top of Grasshopper Island and fish around that area all day!
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As for floating B alone, it's no more risky than the A section, with the exception of Red Creek Rapid. In a Kayak, you can either run the left side, or just portage the rapid a short distance (100 yards), both of which would avoid any possible disaster. The flows are pretty low right now, especially in the mornings before releases are increased. The rest of B is easy. Fewer rapids than A, and actually a safer float in terms of rocks and rapids. You'll be wearing a life jacket in either case. MOre water to fish on B too, and good wade fishing areas. You could park your yak at the top of Grasshopper Island and fish around that area all day!
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