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Events
The Easter Jeep Safari runs April 4-12. In our view, that's a good week to say away from Moab because it will be crowded and crazy.

Pond Skimming Contest at The Canyons, March 28. See if you can ski or board across 100 feet of open water while wearing an outrageous consume. Prizes, music, food.

Easter Jeep Safari, April 4-12, Moab. The safari consists of trail rides, mostly day-long trips, departing from Moab throughout the week long event. The official event is hosted by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers Inc, the local four-wheel drive club of Moab. Participants provide their own four-wheel drive vehicle and take care of their own food and non-alcoholic beverages for the trip.

Great Salt Lake Bird Festival, May 14-18. Includes workshops, field trips, presentations, food, games, fun for the entire family. Events are held at various locations around the lake and Antelope Island. This year's keynote Speaker is Scott Weidensaul.

Earth Day, April 22, activities at various locations around Utah.

Lake Powell South Shad Rally, May 15-16. Join other Lake Powell enthusiasts rallying to save shad by catching stripers. All are welcome. Fishermen, boaters, those that like to eat fresh fish. There is something for everyone. Contact: Pete Klocki, 928-710-0599. Friday May 15, 8 am-6pm, Saturday May 16, 4-8 pm. Admission: free. Fish fry, potluck dinner, door prizes. Held at Lone Rock Beach, on Lake Powell near Page. See wayneswords.com for updates.

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- Good Fishing, Dave Webb

Blue Wing Olive Mayflies are showing up consistently on our streams now, and that gets the trout going. BWOs like stormy weather. Midges are still coming off during morning hours and BWOs appear during the afternoons. Wind shuts down the hatches but a little rain or snow is not a problem.

When you find trout feeding on the surface, make long, accurate casts to individual fish. You can also do well fishing droppers at this time of year, even when you don't see surface activity. Check with the guys in the fly shops to find out the latest productive patterns and sizes.

Lake Powell largemouth and smallmouth were biting well last week, when the weather was warm. This stormy weather has them hunkering down in the brush. The next period of warm, stable weather will trigger a marked improvement in fishing. Stripers are holding in the backs of canyons and can be caught trolling. Success for all species will become good in early April and very good later in the month. Watch wayneswords.com for updates.

Flaming Gorge is entirely ice-free and offers good fishing for rainbows and lake trout.

Ice is pulling back at East Canyon, Rockport and Echo reservoirs. All will be totally open soon.