Me n’ Tar, Mac & Janzen’s – on the river about noon; river is pretty low and “relatively” clear; lots of loose material drifting in the 48° water. Fine 19°Gusty day. Still lots of ice chunks along the edge. Get into some good action on side channel at first island. Get a nice fish on SJW, then see some risers on the other bank. Half fall in while crossing. Attempts with #18 Adams, #20 Guffion’s gnat etc. don’t work – switch to #12 Royal Wulff. 1st cat – bang! Get a pair of big ‘bows from this pocket – later notice fair numbers of big dark stoneflies on the water…Later on I hook two more, land a 2 #’er, with Royal Wulff. Fish are in the usual spots – the quiet water at the tailouts on outside bends, side channels. Mental note: don’t leave the boat with out the landing net. Only a couple other fishermen on the river. Pull into Janzen’s about 8:00.
