The River was very high with the "Meltoff of the Peaks" just starting, stained as well.

The guides at the flyshop tried hard to encourage me to book a trip with them, and when it was obvious I wasn't buying did recommend some flies to try, and after I purchased a couple dozen, one of them steered me to some spots but told me hooking up would be difficult due to the runoff.
My first Rocky Mtn. Cutthroat.

A couple of beautifully colored wild rainbows.


Continued.........................................