NoLuck Posted October 11, 2017 Posted October 11, 2017 Anyone else notice the amount of people at Bennett lately?? I went down last weekend thinking it wouldn't be too awful. Boy was I wrong. Tons of people and they were there all day. Usually you can find a lull somewhere in the day. Not this past weekend. Seems like the crowds overall this year have been bigger. I sure wish that I could hit the stream more on the week days. But, work comes first and vacation time is limited. At one time a guy could look forward to winter fishing and smaller crowds. That hasn't held true either the last couple years. Even on days when they weather was questionable. Im glad fuel prices have gone down and the fish size has improved. But, it comes at a cost I guess. Maybe it's time to make a trip out to the San Juan in NM.
fishinwrench Posted October 11, 2017 Posted October 11, 2017 Last I heard the SJ was sucking pretty bad. Is that old news now?
NoLuck Posted October 11, 2017 Author Posted October 11, 2017 11 hours ago, fishinwrench said: Last I heard the SJ was sucking pretty bad. Is that old news now? You thinking of the Animas??? I know the spill from the mine had the Animas messed up for a little while. I’ve been reading reports from Abe’s and Fisheads saying it’s been pretty good. But who knows what would motivate a business to give false info to boost business.
Ozarks Chillbilly Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Anyone been back to Bennett recently? I've never been but want to visit some time this fall/winter. Thanks Live count (10/19/17) : Streamers lost to Taneycomo's Giant Squid = 12
NoLuck Posted October 17, 2017 Author Posted October 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Ozarks Chillbilly said: Anyone been back to Bennett recently? I've never been but want to visit some time this fall/winter. Thanks I'd wait for a weekday trip or a trip after the catch and release opener the 2nd Friday of November if you want to avoid the crowds. Even then, the Frdays and Mondays are less crowded during catch and release. If it's a nice day count on it being crowded, crappy weather days equal less people.
oneshot Posted October 18, 2017 Posted October 18, 2017 Spend a few more dollars and fish the river. Les crowds and don't have to worry about the Whistle. oneshot
fishinwrench Posted October 18, 2017 Posted October 18, 2017 1 hour ago, oneshot said: Spend a few more dollars and fish the river. Les crowds and don't have to worry about the Whistle. oneshot Why would fishing the river cost a few more dollars? Are you into the moonshine this early in the day ? Ozarks Chillbilly, NoLuck, snagged in outlet 3 and 1 other 1 1 2
oneshot Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 On 10/18/2017 at 3:03 PM, fishinwrench said: Why would fishing the river cost a few more dollars? Are you into the moonshine this early in the day ? To fish the river he would have to buy Trout Permit instead of the $3 Daily Tag in the Park. That is if he is keeping Trout then all he needs is a Fishing Permit but he still needs it in the Park. oneshot Ozarks Chillbilly 1
Ozarks Chillbilly Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 Gotcha. Fortunate enough to have a 'for life license so I assume this would cover. Probably won't head to Bennett until less populated seasons... or maybe not at all Live count (10/19/17) : Streamers lost to Taneycomo's Giant Squid = 12
Gavin Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 Do camp at HVO, or Riversedge near Bennet once or twice a year. Have not fished the park in the last 13yrs. Floating the river is always better IMO. Won't see anyone on the river during deer season, wear blaze orange, you will here some shots.
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