Drift Boat On The Spring?

[Brian Sloss]

Hey guys. I have been using my drift boat for guiding on the Eleven Point for 4 years now and though I have gotten down to the Spring river to wade fish a number of times, I have never taken my drift boat and have not floated the river in a canoe. Was thinking of going with some friends down that river for fun and to do something different. I know the river is big enough but was worried about all the rock ledges doing some damage to the boat. Would the spring river be a good candidate for using my drift boat? Has anyone with a drift boat used theirs there before? If so what would be the best stretch? Thanks in advance.

[jdmidwest]

Depends on how much it drafts and what time of year you go. Spring River does not carry as much water thru riffles as the 11 pt. The ledges from above the Bayou Access on down can hang a canoe up on them in lower water. Sadler Falls has about a 3' ledge to go over or around. If it is flowing good, you will probably be ok, watch river gauge at Hardy or Imboden to see rises in water levels.