Russian River Drift and Deluge 1-24-08

My Son  and   I  decided to do back-to-back drifts on the Russian River (Memorial to Wholer) before the river's pending rise. It rained on us for the first three  hours and the last three hours of a 6 1/2 hour drift. The wind kept things on the cool side for most of the day. We had several hook-ups but couldn't get the fish to stick. We have checked our hooks and that doesn't seem to be an issue, maybe we are just not worthy yet (five trips this season with one fish so far). All things said it is still a great way to spend the day!!     

looks like the madness runs thick through your veins. i havent forgotten about all those sturgeon. i still hate you

Way to hit it hard, guys!   

I was on the Russian in Ukiah yesterday too. I got the crap scared out of me when a 8" trout jumped out of the water right in front of me while I was calmly side drifting a corkie in the light rain. No hook-ups for me though.

CHEERS!

Nice tryin and don't EVER give up!(even with the pics!)
I'm enjoyin your ENERGY, DEDICATION and attempts to
"Quench Your Thirst of MADNESS"
...the small battles lost, are what makes the VICTORY in the END!
OH SO SWEETER!    iTHINKthat'sHOWitWENT?
Keep on Huntin!

Way to get it in before the storm,maybe the river will be back in shape by Valentine's day.

Mahi, so a little fish scares the crap out of you? Perhaps you still are not ready for chrome warrior status...just kidding I too have the curse of the skunk this year.

It rained on us for the first three  hours and the last three hours of a 6 1/2 hour drift.

Just remember, Allen, that kayaking is a WATER sport!  Sounds like the Dynamic Duo is a force to be reckoned with for the 2008 AOTY--thank goodness I qualify for the Women's AND Senior divisions! 

Janice aka "Big J"

I qualify for the Women's AND Senior divisions! 

Wow you're going to have to post 30 fish. Good luck to you ,how do you decide witch fish to post to each division?

I qualify for the Women's AND Senior divisions! 

Wow you're going to have to post 30 fish. Good luck to you ,how do you decide witch fish to post to each division?

I just have a feeling this is MY year. How will I post them? I'll wait till I have that dilemma!

Janice aka "Big J"