Rob,
I hear you about the Pinz Minnow, it's pretty much all I use while stream fishing anymore. Never had any problem besides the finish getting torn up, I was shocked to have a hook straitened out from a trout? It's funny how you throw that thing & catch mostly browns, switch to a spinner or fly & you catch mostly rainbows in the same water.

Fish 24,
I envy you, I'd give my right walnut to get another day or 2 on the Gunnison right now! Unfortunately my exact maps/directions are at home but If you can wait I can give you perfect directions tom. (tues.) morning? Here's what I remember"

I know it was 1 hr. from Grand Junction. Take the 50 south east to the town of Delta. One of the first intersections once you arrive in the town has a brown sign pointing you East towards Black Cnyn. Shortly after the town of Crawford there is another sign mentioning the Gunnison River on the right. It's a sm. paved road that turns to dirt. At the base is a tackle shop/guide operation. I saw a jet boat take a couple of guys way upriver with their pontoon kick boats. I guess they will drop you off so you can drift/fish your way back down. That would have to be a blast.

I just drove down the dirt path beyond the shop & it came to an area people park at the edge of the wash. There are 2 forks of the Gunnison River that meet right there. You could probably give anyone this info at a sports shop in town & get exact directions.

If you get a chance I HIGHLY recommend giving this area a shot.

Josh