Most of our rivers have dropped significantly and can be fished and carefully waded. Things are ahead of schedule which is surprising as we’ve had a substantial snow pack year. Run-off has been consistent and gradual, so far. Hatches have been weak and therefore not a lot of dry-fly fishing. I managed a couple of fish on top over the weekend while angling large river back eddies/sloughs where rainbows were spotted cycling. They took an ant pattern…
large back eddy
trout on dries 
Exposed gravel bars and clearing water, most encouraging. Still rather slim pickings around here outside of spring creeks. I hiked to a lower mountain lake nearly two weeks ago and was surprised to find it thawed. The snow is going fast. Bob, nice fish and photos as usual. Great clouds.
Les; Snow is going fast…surprised are rivers are now somewhat wade friendly. Just need a hatch. Nice post on the bighorn river. Beautiful place. thanks for dropping in.
bob