MM -

I personally think going the "guide" route is the best way as well, especially if you have not ever fished that area, or one like it. I have fished it and it's exactly like Jim635 stated, "some tough fishing."

I would venture to guess if you go without a guide the fishing will be a lot harder than convincing your wife you need one.

Here's a reason you can present to the "war department" while down on your knees: In June the place will be busy, and a guide will get you out of the "main stream" with everybody else. (No pun intended.)

Here's a thought; the first time I went down there we checked in Elkmount Campground. While I was checking in at the Ranger Station the lady behind the counter asked if I was here to do some fishing. I said I was, and she said if I caught a trout would I bring it back and show it to her because she hadn't seen one all spring. That's the truth. I don't know if she was kidding around or not, but I didn't show her any trout.

Good luck,