At present we are in the middle of the 2008 Extreme Class fishing season. It
is going very well, and we are having a great time. One of the things we are
accomplishing as a part of this year' journeys, is the researching for next year's
trips. We are taking some "side trips," to explore new fishing destinations
for "up-coming," Extreme Class fishing years. None of these "side trips,"
are listed as destinations on the schedule. Nor are they secret either. We just
don't list them until after we have fished them at least once. For example,
one of our floats this year, not on the schedule, is the John Day River float in
Oregon. Case in point, like when we fished the Crystal River in Colorado earlier
this year. Also, just like last year, when we pre-fished the Salmon and Snake
Rivers before I put them on this year's schedule. I also send out individuals
who do research, on behalf of the class, who report back as to possible future
trips. For example, last summer, Al Tolsen fished the John Day River in Oregon,
while Mickey and I fished the Missouri in Montana and Bow, Old Man and Elk Rivers
in Canada. This year Dave Larsen pre-fished Lees Ferry on the Colorado River
in Arizona. To date, I have yet to pick the fishing trips for the 2009 season.
However, I can promise you that they will be great. The fishing choices for
up-coming trips have to meet some criteria to make the list. If they do and we
can fit them in, then I put them on the list.
Some destination, that
are possible, and some that very likely to appear or re-appear as the case may
be, for next year that are not currently on the list are: Lees Ferry section
of the Colorado River in Arizona, the John Day River in Oregon, the San
Juan River in New Mexico, the Black Canyon section of the Gunnison River in Colorado,
the "Miracle Mile" section North Fork of the Platt in Wyoming, and the Smith
River in Montana.
Keep in mind, that the list we have this year is amazing!
I can guarantee that we will keep a fare number of the present fishing
destination on the list for next year. The problem is, I'm not sure which we will
keep and which we lose. I'll keep you posted. Later, as the Extreme Class fishing
season wears on and I get a feel for how the gang likes the various places
we are fishing, I will start to make the tough choices for the 2009 season.
Until then, tight lines. -mike.
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