Memphismike

We (7yo son and I) braved the rain to float from Greer to Riverton - Saturday 8/25 to Sunday 8/26. This was my son's first float trip so I was alittle worried about the weather, but he was excited to go so we went. Glad we did, as the rain petered out by Sunday am and trip was great. Put on at Greer around 1:30 or 2 pm on Saturday. We floated down to HSB where we camped for the night. Didnt see many folks on the river - maybe 3-4 others who were also braving the rain and spending the night on the river like us. We had a fair amount of rain on Sat., at times heavy, but no lightening. We didnt have any problems on the river with dragging or floating the riffle with the tree over the bank down from Turner. We caught 4 trout the first day in the 12-14 rang. We let all go, but kept a nice one for dinner. We made camp that night with tent + rain fly along with extra tarp tied up high over tent and cook area which keep us dry. After dinner (son ate his first trout!) and clean up, we were snoozing by 9:30. Next morning, we woke to clouds, but no rain. After breaking camp, we hit the river by 9 and made it to Riverton by 1:45p. Sunday was really nice - sunny at times and not too hot - but warm enough to swim. Fishing was decent for the amount of time we fishing - got 3 trout and a nice smallie. My apologies to Brian at 11 Pt Canoe rental about being alittle late to Riverton, but son was having too much fun exploring Boze Mill. Overall - trip was great. Son is alreay asking about when are we going again. I hope soon.

Thanks for the great input. Brownieman, what is a bo bo? Brian, do crawdad crankbaits like Rebel deep teeny-wee work? Or do you suggest something different.

Thanks for the input Brian. As far as getting our daughters hooked on fish, what would be best to try. Would it be rooster tails, corn, crawdads? Any tips or spots for them to catch fish would make for a fun trip for the girls. Thanks.

A friend and I are taking our 10 yo daughters on there first overnight canoe trip on 11 Pts next Friday. Would like recommendations as to where to put in; camp and pull out. Tenative plan is put in at Greer loaded with camp gear and camp that night a White's Creek, then go on down to Riverton Sat. where we end. Like this plan as far since it would avoid crowds on Sat in the Greer to Whitten section. I haven't camped at White's Creek so I am uncertain if this is best place. We think we need a campsite with decent restrooms, pinic table, etc since this will be our daughters first float trip. Any suggestions or alternative ideas about put in, pull out, campsites, tricky spots with loaded canoes and honey holes for fishing (my daughter loves trout) would be greatly appreciated. If you do not want to post the honey hole spots, you can email directly. Thanks.