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That’s funny, I would pay to hear that.
The more I think of it, the random bag of junk would do the trick.
Some of the things they do in the guitar making business to simulate “relic’d guitars are:
1. beat it with a chain
2. beat it with a ring of keys
3. Use a high speed buffing wheel to wear off paint in places
4. throw gravel, sand at it
5. vinegar, vinegar and more vinegar.You might be suprised, I don’t think he would have choked to death on a 5″ sculpin.
I have a photo somewhere of a 15″ brown with a 10″ brown sticking out of it.
For the money, the Battenkill Mid-Arbor V is an awesome reel for heavy freshwater and light spey use.
Abe,
I don’t know what kind of bamboo you have, but I have a few and it wouldn’t be a fair comparison to compare the G2 to a boo stick.
I agree with JT and CK.
It’s easy, the technology is good and can be affordable for the everyday guy.
Zach,
That’s exactly what I was looking for in terms of both the rod and the feedback you gave.
Thanks again!
Dad and I split the cost of a 16′ WF Clacka three years ago and haven’t looked back. While it’s not an ideal boat for every situation, we are in it at least 3 to 4 times a month from March through October. I still enjoy wade fishing, but being in the boat (especially here in SWPA) provides a great way to get away from the crowds and enjoy a day on the water.
It doesn’t float quite as high as a wood boat, but I have been amazed at what this thing will slide through without scratching bottom. This is especially true with two average sized guys in the boat. IMO the carrying capacity, stability and fishing/rowing comfort that a drift boat provides is second to none.
Shuttles suck, especially after a long float, but you find ways to make them work. A bike is a great option on our local water, as it is paralleled by a Rails to Trails project from top to bottom. When we have three in the boat, we usually have the guest drive the shuttle vehicle, or make arrangements with a local canoe rental place to run the shuttle for us (unreliable at best).
Sometimes I wish it was a jet, other times I wish it was a raft, but most of the time I’m glad to have the boat that I do.
I owned a 2 man pontoon. hated it. You’re always wet and can get cold in bad weather. They are slow too. Fine for mid summer. And fly line hangs off of every thing on them. But the upside is the portability and storage. You can also skinny it down a bank but I can do the same with my small drifter. I like the carrying capacity of a drift boat and many times my feet never get wet, and some trips I don’t even put on waders. (I hate waders).
I still own a single man toon. Probably gets used 1 time per year. Actually the kids used it as a sled just yesterday.
First choice is a drift boat, obviously wood.
My second choice would be a framed raft. Setup is a pain, most guys I know leave them inflated and on a trailer anyway. At that point you might as well have a drifter. It depends alot on water type though. On rocky nasty stuff (North Branch Potomac) A raft is king.
A drift boat sucks on flat water. It is not made for it. There is a section of my home water that is an endless dead sea with a headwind. (Mike E, you know the place). In a high side drift boat it sucks. In a pontoon it is an all day affair. If you only float really slow or stillwater, a driftboat is not the right boat. A big jon boat with a jet would be the way to go.
As far as skinny water my 16′ wood drift drafts 4-5 inches with two dudes in it, beer and gear.
