Low water = full stringers

[Billfish715]

With the water levels being low and clear for this time of the year, opening day should be very productive (but not for everyone) if we don't get any appreciable rain. It means that those guys who get to the "holes" early, especially on the small streams, will catch; while those guys who are a few yards away, most likely will not! This is especially true for those streams that get stocked next week. Unless the volunteers spread them out, most of the fish will still be by the bridges and in the holes. There will be fish left over following the opening, but my guess is that there will be many full stringers by early morning on the opening. Whatever fish are left will finally be pushed around by the splashing and thrashing of guys who always fall in after doing the slippery rock two-step or the muddy slope mashed potatoes, or the trip and stumble polka.

Enjoy the show and try not to laugh too hard; and try to be polite when you start to notice that you're being mugged for your spot.