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This graph gives a pretty good feel for relative flow over the past month or so.... Doesn't look like it's come down too much since the 11th. Black River Near Fort Apache, Az. - USGS Water Data for the Nation Yep, good info, Doug.

You must be fishing up in the area that we frequent. I've never been to the pump station, but looking at that video makes me want to check it out.

Here's a fairly decent source.... (Dan is the BEST source! ) Black River Near Fort Apache, Az. - USGS Water Data for the Nation Like lots of folks, my buddies and I try to do an annual May trip. We've been watching it carefully, and it looks like we'll continue to push it. We typically fish it the first time when it is in the 160 CFS range. Currently running at 290ish..... (180% of average) Likely fishable, but we're holding off for now. S.

OUTSTANDING!! Been a long time since I've hit the upper Salt for flatheads. Grew-up in Kearny, and the spring flathead fishing up there was basically my favorite thing for several years. Love it! S.

How was the catfishing???

Watershed Connection - Daily Water Report Pretty good info in that report. S.

Well, my partner and I completed our first couple of sections last weekend. We started with passages 29 & 30 (15 & 18 miles, respectively....). Fairly short sections in relatively flat country in the Mormon Lake / Lake Mary / Anderson Mesa area. By design, we picked these two to start due to the fairly benign elevation changes. Had a great time, with my Vizsla leading the way both days. Learned two things: Hiking 15+ miles is a LOT different than hiking 8 or 10. Like a bunch of folks, I've done a lot of hiking in the 8-10 mile range, and the leg/foot fatigue really started setting-in after about the 12 mile mark. I need tougher feet!! I have worn a specific model of Keen boots that I love over the past 8 years or so. They seem to fit my foot perfectly, and with a supplemental Sof Sole insert have been great. But oh boy..... That volcanic-cinder rock up in that part of the world did a number on my feet over the course of the weekend. 😂 Took a friend's advice and bought a pair of Hoka trail runners on Monday. Did 10 miles in rocky country in them yesterday evening, and they seem MUCH cushier on the feet! Next-up will be a 30 mile section in a couple of weeks.

Looks like the good ol’ days are right NOW! Has lots of fun fishing that lake about 30ish years ago. 👍🏻

An old codger friend of my dad's always called suspenders "spenders" or "spinders" without the prefix 'sus' at the beginning..... Just his small town way of pronouncing it.

'spenders'

I’m just intrigued to hear someone use the term “billfold”. Old school…. 😉 Hope he gets it back!

Coconino National Forest - Home (usda.gov) Pretty helpful link posted by @Newbie2012 on another thread.

Just drive to Horseshoe dang, Billy! There’s a trail/walkway that will take you right across it. 👍🏻

Pesticides had apparently built-up over time in the farmlands along the river, and then were washed in and concentrated in Painted Rock when it filled in 2005. Wasn't like a train tipped over or something like that..... More a product of usage over time.

Yes, I think it's true. At least true as of the last time the lake filled that much and levels of pesticides were measured almost 20 years ago (according to Wikipedia, which of course you always have to take with a grain of salt...). Also seems like the water level will recede fairly quickly, if history repeats itself. All that being said, it is definitely another indicator of what a great overall water season we've had here in AZ!!! 👍

Was just noticing that. Looks like the levee was recently added to add capacity. Looks to be not catastrophic for the lake, overall. 👍

Thanks, I'll look it up. BTW, I greatly appreciate your offer to borrow, but want to own it for my bookshelf. Thanks!!

Pretty awesome! Thanks for sharing. And yes, I just burned 45 minutes of company time watching it! (I'm "working" from home today... )

Thanks for the offer, maximus! Which book do you have? I'm browsing a few online..... (Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Trail seems to be one of the most comprehensive ones....)

150QT should be enough, IMO. I vote for using dry ice and sealing-it up good! Should be good for 4 days. Check it at the 1/2 way mark to be sure, and add a little more dry ice if needed. Should still be frozen rock solid. +1 on ice cream stops for kids!

They're gonna grow fast!! (At least the ones that don't turn into Pike food... lol)

Thanks!! Ya, I'm not yet in my 60s, but not too-too far off. Several years ago I sort of figured I would tackle it as a retirement activity thing, but since the kids are gone and I'm a single (mostly) empty-nester, I've found I have some weekends so figured I would kick off the quest. Yep, I've seen (and hiked) portions here and there. Have chased quail along it plenty of times.... LOL Thanks! Now that I started doing some serious research/planning, it's amazing what a 'thing' it is. LOTS of folks are into it, it seems! Thanks! Pics for sure. So I've been exploring some of the internet group sites for the AZT. There is a super active Facebook group, and I'm getting a feel for some of the characters. I've been a fairly avid hiker off and on over the years, so am a little familiar with the scene. Lots of granola and Birks, along with others!! LOL

The Snowpocalypse is real!!! Heading up to SLC on the 20th for a week of “spring skiing”. lol Can’t wait!

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Crap, I hadn't realized they closed it. (Of course a quick Google search provided plenty of articles confirming.... ) The thought never really occurred to me to go visit it before, but just a couple of weeks ago my lady-friend was asking if I wanted to go check out 'Chocolate Falls'... Bummer...