Justin Spencer Posted March 28, 2013 Author Posted March 28, 2013 I've had a drift boat, in OR, and there's no doubt they're fishing machines. I made a trip in the one you had Justin and the only thing was that I thought the level was barely enough, but yet McKee was all but too low? Did I miss something?I think you started at Hammond well above rainbow spring, water much lower up there. Next, it does suck having McKee because you are right about wanting high flows. It helps having a good rower, and not a boat full of water as well. :-) "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
Justin Spencer Posted March 28, 2013 Author Posted March 28, 2013 Justin is exactly right and its looking like there is going to be a lot of room. The only catch is my boat is beer operated so make sure you bring plenty of fuel to feed the engine.Very good point Sean, you should always keep your captain hydrated, for safety reasons. "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
Terrierman Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 So you're saying leave the Mad River at home but still bring the trailer, just load it with beer instead?
Justin Spencer Posted March 28, 2013 Author Posted March 28, 2013 So you're saying leave the Mad River at home but still bring the trailer, just load it with beer instead?You're catching on! "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
Wayne SW/MO Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 It helps having a good rower, and not a boat full of water as well. :-) We did have 3 on board. I have a lot of time on the sticks, but it was tough finding a clean line or water to maneuver in up above. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
Forsythian Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 Hey Justin, I've actually never fished out of a drift boat before... I've always wanted to pitch streamers out of one of those things. If there's an open slot on either day I'd be happy to earn my keep in beer, vittles, gas $, etc. Plus I'm better behaved than Gavin and Coldwaterfshr. Smell better too. Lemme know, thanks! Ken Cenosillicaphobiac
Justin Spencer Posted March 29, 2013 Author Posted March 29, 2013 We did have 3 on board. I have a lot of time on the sticks, but it was tough finding a clean line or water to maneuver in up above. I believe that, it can get skinny with no water to dig your oars in to, it's different right now! Hey Justin, I've actually never fished out of a drift boat before... I've always wanted to pitch streamers out of one of those things. If there's an open slot on either day I'd be happy to earn my keep in beer, vittles, gas $, etc. Plus I'm better behaved than Gavin and Coldwaterfshr. Smell better too. Lemme know, thanks! Ken Sounds like you've got a spot, we will have fun! "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
Members The Troutdoorsman Posted March 29, 2013 Members Posted March 29, 2013 If the official Driftboat Conclave is like the unofficial Driftboat Conclaves it is not to be missed. I'm in.
Justin Spencer Posted March 29, 2013 Author Posted March 29, 2013 If the official Driftboat Conclave is like the unofficial Driftboat Conclaves it is not to be missed. I'm in.Now we're talkin' "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
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