#141807 - 02/21/02 12:15 AM
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Registered: 12/03/01
Posts: 851
Loc: manchester,Wa
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man I didnt know they were so cheap, at my bank with a down payment this buetiful willie boat with a sweet trailer can be mine for 45$ a month. thats one friday at the bar. ain't nuthin. but have no expiernce and have never been on a drift boat but if the flippen horse face can row it why cant I. but if it all works out this weekend I'll be floaten river (yeah). I 'm 23 but use a boat regulary in the sound. heres the questin. should I go to a class on drift boat handling or bite the bullet. where can one go on a easy drift with no rapids what so ever. will have a buddy with me. thats if I can get the loan. got a serious adventure bug building up. tight lines Ben
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#141808 - 02/21/02 12:26 AM
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Registered: 11/04/99
Posts: 983
Loc: Everett, Wa
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I wish I had your credit...
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#141809 - 02/21/02 12:28 AM
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Spawner
Registered: 12/05/00
Posts: 553
Loc: Everett, Wa, USA
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There is a book about rowing drift boats available. I have seen it at Teds in Lynnwood.
When I started rowing, 3 of the first 5 drifts I made were the Sol Duc Shuwah Run, Sauk, and Cable Hole to Gold Bar on the Sky (hows that for jumping in head first). The first thing I learned was always keep your bow toward danger so that you can row off if it. If you live in the Seattle area I would suggest rowing from Sultan to Monroe on the Sky. There aren't any areas that you can get into trouble, and there is alot of good water to fish.
Good Luck and Have Fun!!!
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#141812 - 02/21/02 12:00 PM
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Registered: 03/24/99
Posts: 333
Loc: Carnation, wa
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That's great that you get to join the armada. It's a real great way to fish. getting someone who knows how to row is imperative. there's no substatute for experence. Remember keep your nose where you don't want to go and row away don't ever try and push your boat.After you learn how you boat responds in a lot of different water the most important thing is to know where to go to go thru a tight spot. I've seen guys that can handle a boat get into trouble real fast buy not knowing what route to take, Wrong route shallow water can't get a dig boat sideways upsside down all in an a few seconds.
my 2 cents, remeber what you paid for this advice it's probably not worth it.
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#141813 - 02/21/02 12:08 PM
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Registered: 12/29/99
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Always look ahead when going down the river. Don't worry about tying up a rig or baiting your hook if you are headed toward rapids. It is more important that you pay attention to where your boat is going before you don't have a choice.
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#141814 - 02/21/02 12:26 PM
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Registered: 11/20/01
Posts: 391
Loc: Auburn
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I myself also just bought a new drift boat and had never been behind the sticks. I read a good book called Drift boat Strategies rowing and fishing skills for the western angler. Written by Neale Streeks. The book helped me with a good basic understanding of what to do/not do. I myself just jumped in a took a float. A few things that I will mention is that I floated a easy drift a few times before moving on to the next river. I have river experence from owning a sled( which is a different bird altogether) for a few years and also drifted the same water that I've run in my sled. All of which helped in my decission not to hire a guide first. I will also tell you that I have never been so scared in my life as to my first drift. I would recommend that you take someone with you that has rowed before. Take a mello drift and wear a life jacket.I'm sure that there are a few guys that wouldn't mind taking a cracker out for the first time I myself would also be interested in having someone showing me the stick while pulling plugs. Any take downs? Good luck and be safe. Bill
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#141815 - 02/21/02 04:11 PM
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Returning Adult
Registered: 09/12/01
Posts: 348
Loc: yelm, wa
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fishslayer, check your e-mail
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#141817 - 02/21/02 09:28 PM
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Fry
Registered: 02/18/02
Posts: 30
Loc: oregon
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I just bought a used 2000 willie,cannot wait to learn the strokes myself!!!as I have never been in a driftboat.I picked up some good books on river flows etc...from R.E.I. as well as the driftboat strategies from amazon.com shoot I must have 100 bucks in books here, oh well I don't know anyone that drifts so will get info where I can and this summer when the overtime stops hopefully be hooking up with some of you guys that won't mind helping this rookie out. C U have fun with the new boats, stay safe
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#141818 - 02/22/02 12:12 AM
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Fry
Registered: 11/27/01
Posts: 20
Loc: issaquah,wa
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Did all the books myself as well as a video put out by Hyde drift boats ( I think) before putting my boat in the water. Good info from all but nothing like the real thing. At the last Puyallup show talked with guide Dave Mullins who also offers drift boat handling classes (206-743-7266). If I had to do it over, I might go this route, probably a little quicker learning curve. Be careful, be safe. Good luck.
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#141819 - 02/22/02 02:01 PM
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Spawner
Registered: 12/03/01
Posts: 851
Loc: manchester,Wa
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thanks for the great replies but I'm sick as a dog right now and dont feel like writen much, gonna go back to sleep. havent been sick since last winter, this sucks. Ben
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