I almost forgot DB thanks for making this point someone new to the fishery should know there is a lot of bears. This year was no different then in the past infact they appear as bold as ever.
I have seen one crazy interaction between a group fishermen and a bear a few years ago that gave me some perspective as to why the bears are not shy and now I don’t take any chances.
The day I went I was on the water at first light I bet a bear was within sight more often then not and the hole I got my two springs out of had a bear eyeing me while I got my fish it would not scram I promptly got out of there.
Between the bears and the road it does discourage people from fishing it and I can understand why.