Seems this discussion is a bit early this year. Usually starts up about the time winter steelhead begin to show. My opinion is that the east fork, (mid flow, 1500-2000) is just too skinny for sleds above the forks. There is plenty of fishing to be had below the west fork. I have a sled and have been guilty of running the east fork in the past. I won't do it again. If boondoggin is your thing the lower river has several great drifts. You stay low in your motorboats and I promise not to anchor in the middle of the drift...Deal?