Chief Grey Bear Posted August 3, 2011 Posted August 3, 2011 This is so much easier to do in a Drift Boat.... And on bigger water. Chief Grey Bear Living is dangerous to your health Owner Ozark Fishing Expeditions Co-Owner, Chief Executive Product Development Team Jerm Werm Executive Pro Staff Team Agnew Executive Pro Staff Paul Dallas Productions Executive Pro Staff Team Heddon, River Division Chief Primary Consultant Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Executive Vice President Ronnie Moore Outdoors
Wayne SW/MO Posted August 3, 2011 Posted August 3, 2011 This is so much easier to do in a Drift Boat.... Yes if you have water, but when we went about a month ago there really wasn't enough water in a lot of the shoals to do much maneuvering. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
Trout Commander Posted August 4, 2011 Posted August 4, 2011 Yes if you have water, but when we went about a month ago there really wasn't enough water in a lot of the shoals to do much maneuvering. I don't think lack of water was our biggest issue though. I have spent most of my money on fly fishing and beer. The rest I just wasted. The latest Trout Commander blog post: Niangua River Six Pack
Wayne SW/MO Posted August 4, 2011 Posted August 4, 2011 I don't think lack of water was our biggest issue though. I don't know about that, those oars didn't seem to get much of a bite in gravel. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
gotmuddy Posted August 4, 2011 Posted August 4, 2011 the places I like to fish usually wont fit a drift boat. everything in this post is purely opinion and is said to annoy you.
FishinCricket Posted August 4, 2011 Posted August 4, 2011 I've never fired a riffle in my life, sorry Indeed, "firing a riffle" would be difficult, seeing as how they are filled with water... Now a rifle, on the other hand... (riffle, as in the stretch of river between a pool and a run... Who knew an extra F could make that much difference in the context?) cricket.c21.com
Mitch f Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 Indeed, "firing a riffle" would be difficult, seeing as how they are filled with water... Now a rifle, on the other hand... (riffle, as in the stretch of river between a pool and a run... Who knew an extra F could make that much difference in the context?) Kind of like stripers vs. strippers...... Although both can be fun at the right time, so I've been told. Now back to work and sell more cars! I know you're at 185% of your personal sales goals, but you are only at 50% of quota "Honor is a man's gift to himself" Rob Roy McGregor
ness Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 Thanks for sharing that, Al! Any tips on the best technique for landing a canoe where you actually want to along a gravel bar? Somebody help this lady out. Me -- I jam the bow into the gravel, swing the end around and dismount. It ain't pretty. John
eric1978 Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 Somebody help this lady out. Me -- I jam the bow into the gravel, swing the end around and dismount. It ain't pretty. I thought that was standard operating procedure...gather as much speed as possible and slide ashore. Is there another way?
fishinwrench Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 I thought that was standard operating procedure...gather as much speed as possible and slide ashore. Is there another way? Well of course there is.... Rudder on the right, glide towards gravel bar on right... set paddle across thwart and throw right leg out... Step out with right foot just before canoe connects gravel... Left heel, which will now be caught in seat strap or edge of gunnel will bring canoe to a sudden stop... Riight foot will slide on a snot rock just enough to make you think you are going to fall....but you wont....So just ride it out and try to look cool. Shake left foot free Billy Jack style , fake a liimp for a few steps and say, "oh darn I got a cramp"...just in case anyone was looking. Life is good on the river!
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