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The idea to create the State of Jefferson was first introduced in 1941 and is still talked about. Photo by Anders Tomlinson

The idea to create the State of Jefferson was first introduced in 1941 and is still talked about. Photo by Anders Tomlinson

Blown Out
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 10, 2016
Mad River

Like the rest of the smaller coastal rivers, it’s been blown out since last week. Flowing at nearly 6,000 cfs on Wednesday, it’s predicted to climb daily and reach monitor stage by Saturday evening.

Lots of Mud
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 10, 2016
Eel River - South Fork

South Fork Eel River remains high and muddy from last week’s storms, with no real end in sight. The storms hitting the area now will keep all of these rivers high and muddy for the foreseeable future.

No End in Sight
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 10, 2016
Eel River

Eel River remains high and muddy from last week’s storms, with no real end in sight. The storms hitting the area now will keep all of these rivers high and muddy for the foreseeable future.

High and Muddy
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 10, 2016
Van Duzen River

Van Duzen remains high and muddy from last week’s storms, with no real end in sight. The storms hitting the area now will keep all of these rivers high and muddy for the foreseeable future.

Back Down
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 10, 2016
Smith River

The Smith dropped back down to a fishable level on Wednesday, but very few, if any took advantage reports Crescent City guide Mike Coopman. “I didn’t see any boats, and only a few plunkers were out. The reports I heard were that quite a few fresh fish still coming, and good number of downers were in the river as well....
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High and Off Color
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 10, 2016
Chetco River

The Chetco remains high and off color following the recent rains, with no green water in sight. Flowing at 9,200 cfs on Wednesday, it’s predicted to peak at nearly 20,000 cfs on Sunday evening. Arcata resident Mike McCasland landed this nice hatchery steelhead on a recent float down the Chetco River. The Chetco, along with most of the coastal rivers, remain...
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