First Time On Eleven Point

[DougFunnie13]

I've been reading thru the old post about floating the Eleven Point since my wife and I are heading there this weekend. I was just curious how difficult the Halls Bay Chute is? I was in scouts and have some experience in a canoe, but never really been on whitewater of any sort so didn't know if we could brave it and try to run it.

[Guest csfishinfool]

I've been reading thru the old post about floating the Eleven Point since my wife and I are heading there this weekend. I was just curious how difficult the Halls Bay Chute is? I was in scouts and have some experience in a canoe, but never really been on whitewater of any sort so didn't know if we could brave it and try to run it.

Its not too bad. If its the run im thinking of right up from Riverton? You can go right of it and miss out on the whole rappid. Its prolly a good five foot slope though. Me and my buddys always ride right through the big wave at the bottom just hold on and dont fall out lol. If your not fly fishing tie on a small jerk bait stand at the top of the rapids and rip it violently back up the current. I know this goes aginst everything people say about fishing with the current and so on. But those people are not catching trout like there going out of style. 6 pound line on an ultra light fighting 4 lb rainbows up current. I dare you to find a better time on any river in the country. You will have a blast and should be hooked on the Eleven Point for life. Dont forget to stop by at Boze Mill on your float . And if you camp at Greer the mile hike to Greer Spring is well worth it.

[Brian Sloss]

It is no big deal. Just don't hug the left bank and make sure you are not sideways and you will bounce through. No big deal.

[ozark trout fisher]

I've been reading thru the old post about floating the Eleven Point since my wife and I are heading there this weekend. I was just curious how difficult the Halls Bay Chute is? I was in scouts and have some experience in a canoe, but never really been on whitewater of any sort so didn't know if we could brave it and try to run it.

To be honest we had a bit of trouble on our time through. It didn't seem really dangerous, but it would be a good place to tip if your not careful. We hit a boulder mid way through, and had to try to get out and drag, which was difficult (basically impossible), with the rocks being as slick as the are. After freeing the boat, I had to let go, and let the other guy control the boat, while I swam through the rest of the rapid.

Most importantly, take the right channel. You may be in trouble if you choose, the thin, shallow left channel. It looked pretty technical.