You may also want to try back eddies, and if the float allows you the time, stop along the shore and fish good looking stretches on foot. Bring your anchor along for the back-eddies, but don't drop it in swift current. It is a good idea to leave the end of the anchor rope free so you can just let it pull through if somehow it drops into fast water, otherwise it can pull you under.
Finally, although a river-worth pontoon boat can handle white water, it is a drag. Avoid it if you can, since it forces you to secure all your gear, and you could take a dunk in spite of your best efforts. If it is not avoidable, get your feet and fins out of the water and use the oars. If your not familiar with a rapid it is worth the effort to scope it out or at least wait for another drifter to come by and show the way.
Have fun!
P.S. I've tried several brands of fins and have found "Force-Fins" far and away the best.
On Thursday, September 4, 2003, at 10:31 AM, Gary Miller wrote:
This summer I acquired a pontoon/kickboat. I have not had it on "moving water" as yet, but will be fishing the Paluxy River next > month.
My question is this.
When drifting in/on a watercraft, does the flyline and the watercraft drift at the same rate of speed? Obviously (or at least I assume) if you are using some sort of drag device to slow the drift speed of the watercraft, it would drift a a slower pace than the flyline, but what about when the boat is unhindered?
I know this may be a little off the wall, but I would like to know what to expect before I get to the river.
Thanks a bunch.
- Gary
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