Jeff Moore
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I went to the F3T show a few years ago and really enjoyed it. The swag and the hosts were great. The films were great too. Last year I went to the IF4 show at one of the fly fishing shows. It was absolutely the worst. I was hoping it was just because it was the IF4 show, but it looks like they are both going downhill.
Congratulations. I have the original Headhunter and love it. Last Sunday I took her out for the first time this year. The temperature started out in the single digits. I’ve never enjoyed picking ice out of my guides so much! My first float of 2015.
Randy, Thanks for the frame info. I read that the boat is lighter than a raft, but the frame is heavier than a comparable raft frame because of the cross bars. In the end they even out and the drifter weighs about the same as a raft with a fishing frame.
Can one guy drop-in and take-out an Outcast 1300 or similar raft from an “unimproved” launch. If I needed to haul it up over a bank or get it out of a tough take-out, could I do it alone? No, I’m not built like Schwarzenegger.
Zach
I have read some very good reviews about these boats online. They seem to perform as advertised. They row and respond like a drift boat, they bounce off of rocks like a raft. I’m sure they will stick to rocks a little, but it shouldn’t be anymore than a standard raft. They are very quiet, which could be a great asset on slow moving technical trout waters where the fish can be spooked easily.
They are light enough to drop in off of a bank or carry up a bank to take out. This is one of the key features I need in a boat. Access to floatable water is limited in my area. I have a lot of good water, but little access for a drift boat. I went to float last weekend only to find the take-out I wanted to use is now posted and the next take-out for a drift boat is 18 miles down river.
I have an inflatable SUP that uses the same drop-stitch technology as the NRS drifters. The SUP is very stiff when inflated to the the proper pressure. I have not doubt that the NRS boats will stay rigid in the water. What do you mean by “swarming around all over everything”? I know you have experience with rafts like the Outcast 1300, so I appreciate your comments.
Do you have an idea what the typical lifespan of a PVC raft is?
Jeff
I have to put in a good word for Patagonia waders.
A pair of breathable waders used to last me about a year… or less. Then I bought a pair of Patagonia’s and had them for about seven years before they sprung a few leaks in the feet that were difficult for me to fix. So I sent them in to Patagonia. Rather than fix them they sent me a new pair. I’ve had this pair for about four years, I treat them poorly and they never give me any problems.
I’m also a big fan of Yvon Chouinard.
I never took the time to calculate the mileage. It is rated at 16/22. That doesn’t seem that great now that I look at it, but it is better than what I was getting. The X-Terra and the 4Runner get about the same mileage. It looks like the Grand Cherokee Laredo 4wd gets 22/30 and is about 6k more, maybe that’s the way to go.
I have a Nissan X-Terra. It is a little smaller inside than a Pathfinder or 4Runner in case your looking for more space than the CR-V has. That being said, I’m 6’0″ and I can fold down the back seats, push all my gear to one side and still go to sleep without having to curl up into a fetal position.
The X-Terra has a 5000 lb. towing capacity and tows my Clacka skiff just fine. The X-Terra is only a 4.0L so it’s a little weak at times, but I do get better gas mileage than the Pathfinder I previously had with a larger engine. I have the entry level “X” model and the 4wd version starts at 25K which is about 10k less than the lowest priced 4Runner.
Great advice. Saltwater on my hands was one of my main concerns. I need to get some desiccant and wet wipes. Thanks.
http://www.tcpinsurance.com/quotes/photography.php
If I am not supposed to post links, let me know and I will remove it. I do not post here much, but this is not meant to be spam.
I found gel coat cheap on eBay. About half what you would pay anywhere else. Look on the label of the can. There is an address and phone number. I called the number and spoke to someone who was very helpful regarding application. I had decided to roll it on and he mentioned making sure the roller had a plastic center and not cardboard and a lot of other good tips. Call him up and talk to him if you have questions.
There are YouTube videos and other tutorials on the internet. They are not specific to drift boats, but that doesn’t really matter. Google: fiberglass repair and gel-coat repair.
Here is a good page from West Systems:
http://www.westsystem.com/ss/fiberglass-boat-repair-and-restoration/Be sure to check out the HTML page and the PDF. They are not always alike and one is usually better than the other.
Brad,
They no longer sell it in the roll top. It has a quick seal sliding closure. Wisemen Trading have not updated their picture. The quick seal makes it a lot faster and easier to access the camera I have the Lowepro Dryzone Rover which has a similiar “zipper”. I have taken that on flights before and opened it on the flight, then closed it. When I opened the bag back on the ground it “whooshed” as the air was let out from the higher pressure in the bag. I would guess that if it’s that air proof it’s pretty waterproof.
The Ortlieb Aqua-Cam has an IP64 rating, so technically it is not considered waterproof. I don’t think the Simms roll top bags are IP tested. A truelly submersible bag is hard to come by. I am confident that if I took a spill while wading and popped back up that this bag would not let any water in. If I get a chance I will test it in the tub and post my findings here.
Aqua-Cam product literature PDF:
http://www.ortlieb.com/_pdf_en/aquacam.pdfI use the Ortlieb Aqua Cam. It allows quick access to a DSLR. If I have to dig it out of a backpack, chances are I won’t. I have a Lowepro DryZone Rover, but it doesn’t see much use because it is difficult to access anything quickly.
Description:
http://www.ortliebusa.com/CartGenie/prod-41.htmWhere I bought from in the US:
http://www.wisementrading.com/canoe/camera_dry_bags.htm
Casting to a sipping trout. Mainstem Delaware River.
http://home.windstream.net/moore3266Thanks for the feedback Neal and Eric.
It’s going to be a little tricky hanging that teddy bear over the middle of the river. ;D
Matt,
Are your’s the “grey” version or the “neutral” version? A quick look at BH Photo shows that they do have “neutral” versions. Don’t write them off just yet. Shoot a scene with and without the filter using the same white balance (not auto) and see what you get. If I remember correctly from the forum I saw this on, the problem was intermitent. Some had good luck with the Cokin ND’s and others didn’t. I guess it depends on which batch they came from.
Jeff
Matt,
I had the same dilemma and bought the resin also. Did you get the Hi-Tech filters? I bought a few of the graduated ND filters. I have a hard time with fuzz and dust on them. I bought the filter cleaning kit linked below, and it works well. The spray is anti-static and helps keep dust from accumulating while shooting.
Whether, to buy resin or glass largely depends on your budget. Definitely buy glass if you have the cash. I have heard that the Singh-Ray’s are the best. If you stick with resin, stay away from the Cokin’s. They are usually labeled as graduated grey filters and not graduated neutral density, “neutral” being the key word. The Cokin’s will cause a noticeable color cast.
Jeff
Rob,
I think most DSLR’s have a way to be triggered with a wireless remote. I had a Nikon D70 and now have the D80 that can be triggered with the Nikon ML-L3 wireless remote. The ML-L3 is infrared, so it has to be within the line of site of the camera. I am looking on ebay at a RF (radio frequency) remote for my D300. With RF I should be able to shoot through a vest pocket, trees, etc… The RF remote also has a range of 300′, the infrared ML-L3 had a range of about 15′.
Google “wireless remote” and your camera name and you should come up with something. There may also be apps out there for cameras that can be fired with infrared. I once had a program for my Palm that would trigger my D70.
