AZ RANGER Report post Posted June 19, 2010 We did our annual 3 day trip down the Gila River through the Gila Box this week We start in the Clifton on the San Francisco river. We put in at about 0930 Here is where the Frisco flows into the Gila Typical views One of the many swimming holes This is where we stopped to camp on the first night after a long day. Sheep Young Ram We caught some small fish And some bigger fish My bed and camp on the second night Loading up the boats for the third and final day on the river The wall in the Gila Box This is where Bonita Creek flows into the Gila This trip is something I always look forward to. Very remote country, amazing scenery, good fishing, and just a good way to recharge my batteries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Coues Report post Posted June 19, 2010 Awesome!! Sounds like a ton of fun... Awesome pictures also!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues&Bass Report post Posted June 19, 2010 WOW looks like fun, I always wanted to make that trip! I make my annual trip down to Eagle creek but never have done the float. I would love to try it out. Did you fish for any smallmouth bass? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ RANGER Report post Posted June 19, 2010 WOW looks like fun, I always wanted to make that trip! I make my annual trip down to Eagle creek but never have done the float. I would love to try it out. Did you fish for any smallmouth bass? This time we did not fish for smallmouth, but in the past I have hiked up eagle and fished for them. Smallmouth fishing is another one of my passions, but it is usually better a little further up stream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehunt Report post Posted June 19, 2010 Awesome pics!! Looks like a great time!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted June 20, 2010 Looks like a great trip with some amazing scenery, thanks for sharing your adventure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azgutpile Report post Posted June 20, 2010 I like the 7th pic down with all the sheep. The more I look at it the more sheep I find...I'm currently at 8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted June 20, 2010 Looks to be a fun river trip through a nice canyon. What kind of flows do you like to have? Any nasty rapids along the way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ RANGER Report post Posted June 20, 2010 Looks to be a fun river trip through a nice canyon. What kind of flows do you like to have? Any nasty rapids along the way? The Flow on the San Francisco was about 50 cfs which is not ideal, we had to get out and drag our boats in several spots. The flow in the Gila was about 70 cfs which is about perfect for a slow float and makes for good fishing. With these flows there is not too many rapids to contend with. Sometimes we will go earlier in the year when the flow is much higher. This is fun too because the only time you need to paddle is just to keep your self going in the right direction. Fishing is not as good though, and you can usually count on flipping your boat a couple of times in the rapids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ RANGER Report post Posted June 20, 2010 I like the 7th pic down with all the sheep. The more I look at it the more sheep I find...I'm currently at 8. Yeah I get 8 also, It was amazing watching them jump from one little ledge to the next with ease. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted June 20, 2010 Great pics and wonderful trip! That is some beautiful country...I can see why you look forward to that trip every year! Thanks for sharing it witn us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted June 21, 2010 Awesome trip - how big were those flatheads? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRYCE CANYON Report post Posted June 21, 2010 Did you get out at Solomon? How far did you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ RANGER Report post Posted June 21, 2010 Awesome trip - how big were those flatheads? We got some around 10-12 lbs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ RANGER Report post Posted June 21, 2010 Did you get out at Solomon? How far did you? We got out right before solomon at the end of the Gila Box Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
