Mark Landerman
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I have been too busy chasing elk to get the boat out much these days, but I do love the shit out of it. The boat seems to be easier than my drifter to row, it bounces off of rocks just fine, and is quite as all get out. It does well in the wind, but gets funky when it really blows hard. Also, the drain system needs some work. I would get weeds and river smutz in the screens and the water couldn’t drain all that well. One time the caps flipped back over to close the drain…………when I REALLY needed to bail water. I did drop it off a river bank once, and had to drag out of a “take-out.” It isn’t fun, but it can be done.
Some photos:
I doubled up the front lean bar.
Spare oar holder
Rear drain……..see one flap open, one is closed.
Storage box
Beer holder
Anchor system
Dropped it down this…………
I’ll try to add more as the winter allows.
I have rowed one and I love it…….Sit higher than what? I run a high side, so it will sit a bit higher than low-pro boats, but not much more than I am used to. The maneuverability over a raft is night and day, self-bailing, and bombproof. I am going to have a blast finding out what this new thing can do.
Say, anyone want to buy a used drift boat? $850 and it is yours………………………………
(no trailer or oars)
I got the NRS Freestone. A raft is needed around here and my poor Clacka is starting to fear rocks. The inflatable drift boat will be the best of both worlds and I will just use the same trailer (with a few adaptions).
I have a boat on order and it should be arriving soon. For me and the waters around me, it is the best option. I currently row a drift boat and am limited to the water I can run at low flows. A raft would have meant I got a entire new trailer and such, and I just can’t give up the maneuverability and room of my boat. I spoke in depth with two current owners, I rowed one, and am very impressed. As far as sticking to rocks, or the durability, I don’t think that will be an issue. I will let you know how it goes this time next year.
Oh, that’s a carp. I like to target them out of the reservoir when the streams are blown out, or I just have a few hours to fish. I find tha chasing them really improves my salt game. It is the closest thing to tailing reds I can get here in WY.
The fish live in the res all winter and head up early in the spring to spawn. There is a little window to fish them before the lower river closes and before runoff starts. By mid-July runoff is done and the fishing is hot. However, on low snow pack years, fish will still be up the river mid-July……so that is generally your best bet to find fish.
The river in town is a very underutilized resource-I love that stretch. I’m not sure you can rent a boat in town, but look me up if you come back. We’ll get you down there.
What’s up, Kelly? I bet you are happy that your boy comes home soon………….should be there tonight, right?
I have been super busy chasing kids, I got my Master’s (4.0 to boot), and have been running trips like a mad man. Football has started and that is where my focus lies right now. 1-0 with a 27-10 win over Laurel, MT this past weekend!
But soon the lakes will cool and the elk will come down from the high country.
A lot of the fish had already left the NF for the lake-the river dropped so fast this year it was funky, to say the least. It is funny when people fish the NF and expect hatches. That shit just doesn’t happen………..and when it does, the fish really aren’t interested.
I noticed that you stayed on the South Fork………..did you fish it?
What’s up, Jerms? How have you been?
Zach, that’s a grayling. The photo with my boat was taken from the lake that holds grayling, cutts, bows, and brookies. My client for the day got the slam.
As for the elk, I didn’t draw a bull tag, so I will be chasing cows. One of my tags opens October 1, and the other starts November 1. Generally we have an idea where the elk should be, then try to get to them before the wolves do. A lot of hiking, glassing, and putting a stalk on. However, it all comes down to getting out there, spending the time in the hills, and hoping for a lot of luck.
The balloons will work well for the Box. Are you staying up at Last Chance, or fishing down near Chester?
Hank Lake (and outlet) should be fishing well, Warm River section is always good, but I’m not sure what the work on Ashton Dam has done to the Ora/ Vernon area. BWO’s, mahogany duns, and hoppers!
Last Chance to West is maybe 40 minutes, Enis is just a little longer.
Which part of the Hank? I used to live in Rigby as well and second the tip of tossing streamers on the SF.
What will be your route in the Park? Maybe I could meet up for a day and stab stuff in the face.
Oh, and look into the Bechler region if you are over near Ashton.
I floated the lower Gallatin (Manhattan to Head Water) Friday, and it was skinny as all get out. Not many more days on that stretch….
Those storms Thursday and yesterday were nice and sure cooled things down for a bit.
2012 Tundra. Gets 12-17 mpg. Usually about 12. Just drove 1600 miles round trip to the Keys and not a single gas station was passed.
I found that I usually get better gas milage if I turn off the traction controll system all the way off. Press it once, then press and hold for three seconds until you see a light come on. Then press and hold for another three seconds until you see that other light come on. Yes, pressing a button three times seems like overkill, but it is the only way to turn it completely off and turn it back into a normal truck.
I’ll give the craft fur a shot. If that fails, l’ll see if the shop has some white EP fiber brushes.
2011 Toyota Tundra with a 33″ BFG’s, 2.5″ Rough Country level kit, Ride Rite airbags, Ranch Hand grill guard, NFAB nerf bars, Husky slider 5th wheel hitch with controller brakes, and Husky floor liners. All I need is a spray-on bed liner and a super charger. I just averaged 19 mpg through the Park last weekend. Â
I also have a 97 T-100 with 250,000+ and a 05 Sequoia………….Ya, I like Yodas.
