Members KCfisher Posted October 10, 2015 Members Share Posted October 10, 2015 To you gentlemen who know the Elk, I'm a catch/release fly fisherman. I'd like to try floating Indian Creek from maybe Lanagan to the confluence. I've got the flow at ~80 cfs. Is that sufficient flow to use my kickboat? Appreciate any help. Thanks and have a great weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 It's low at that stage for sure. I think you will have to drag at some point along the way. I know in my kayak I would be dragging at the flow in a couple of places. "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KCfisher Posted October 13, 2015 Author Members Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks for your help. I don't mind dragging through spots as long as it's not just losing proposition out of the gate. If I get down there as planned I'll share a post. Have a nice evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 How much does it draft....and are your legs in the water? Would not hesitate in a shallow draft canoe or kayak at 80cfs, but would expext to drag and walk a bit. Slower, wetter craft..no go..the wind could make a long day for you, and not much room for fire makings and camp gear if you need it. Try if you must, but pack a way to stay warm & hydrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KCfisher Posted October 13, 2015 Author Members Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks for your reply. My boat's a FishCat Panther. Drafts a few inches and holds gear fairly well. Not great in the wind. I've always called it a kick boat, but it seems most refer to it as a pontoon. Great advice, though, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodman Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Nothing like a low freeboard kayak with a rudder to deal with the wind.... http://s147.photobucket.com/albums/r302/scrawford_photos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtram Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 To you gentlemen who know the Elk, I'm a catch/release fly fisherman. I'd like to try floating Indian Creek from maybe Lanagan to the confluence. I've got the flow at ~80 cfs. Is that sufficient flow to use my kickboat? Appreciate any help. Thanks and have a great weekend. Thats a short float, u will be fine but you will drag A LOT. Ill be about 20 miles farther upstream tomorrow, Think of it as a wade trip with a boat for the deep stuff. Amery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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