Justin Spencer Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Last week Amy and I drove to Chattanooga to pick up a used Hyde Pro Series Drift boat. Finally got it out today for the first time and floated a whopping mile from Blair Bridge to Sunburst, itching to get it out by didn't want to fight the wind all day. Despite the wind leaves and algae, my fishing buddy caught a parr marked rainbow above the public access and my first fish on the new boat was this 19" brown caught at the bottom of fantasy island which happens to be in front of the campground. If anyone is interested in having use of this boat let me know. I am working up a plan by which a yearly club membership will give members unlimited use of the drift boat to be used on this river or any others within driving distance. It will be an inexpensive way to have use of a drift boat without the expense of purchasing and upkeep of your own. Once you fish out of it you will be spoiled! I'll have more on this later this winter. "The problem with a politician’s quote on Facebook is you don’t know whether or not they really said it." –Abraham Lincoln Tales of an Ozark Campground Proprietor Dead Drift Fly Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Hoyt Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 They do tend to spoil you. Great looking boat!!! Zack Hoyt OAF Contributor Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotmuddy Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I like the idea of the membership. How does the boat do in narrow spots in the river? That is what I don't understand about drift boats. Maybe after using them some rowing becomes second nature. everything in this post is purely opinion and is said to annoy you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheatenheimer Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Was there a boat in that picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Spencer Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 How does the boat do in narrow spots in the river? Narrow spots and shallow spots are why many rivers in Missouri aren't great for drift boats. It slides through shallow water very well but can be hard to control if you can't get the oars into the water. Narrow spots aren't a big problem as long as they are short spots, you just line yourself up and as you get to the narrow spot let go of the oars until it is wide enough to row again. If you have ever rowed a jon boat then you should have the basic knowledge for rowing a driftboat, only you use the current to take you downstream, and move up and across the river to avoid obstacles. "The problem with a politician’s quote on Facebook is you don’t know whether or not they really said it." –Abraham Lincoln Tales of an Ozark Campground Proprietor Dead Drift Fly Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotmuddy Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I have never rowed a jon boat...yet. This winter I want to make a wooden jon boat and I will make some oars for it. everything in this post is purely opinion and is said to annoy you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nortrad Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Beautiful fish, uh, boat, yeah, the boat's nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wise Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Very cool Justin! Watch it I may be calling you for multi-boat trips!! Brian My Youtube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishmaster Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 So Brian, what I'm reading in to this is that are are going to have Membership card #1? Later, FFM Woo Hoo Fish On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gates Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Awesome boat bud! Always good to see more drift boats in the Ozarks. Does it have a place to hold a lot of beer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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