07-11-2014, 06:27 PM
I've got drift boat envy. [laugh] I picked up some books at Dutch John. A great one is by the late Dennis Breer that covers both fishing and floating the Green. Useful tips on safety and etiquette, something you really need when river is filled with recreational rafters and shore is lined with other fisher persons.
There is also a DVD on floating Green in a drift boat. I took a class last year at Wasatch Fly Tying Expo from Scott Barrus of Spinner Fall Guide. Great class but most of it common sense and how to avoid sinking your boat on the Green (apparently not all that uncommon).
As mentioned, snagging your anchor or broadsiding your boat against an exposed rock seemed to be the main causes of pulling the stern or side underwater and then it's all over.
Apparently there are guys that snorkel down the Green in the evening collecting all the dropped rods and gear and making a good living selling it on eBay (seems everyone uses their best gear on the Green). Would like to give that a try sometime.
Good luck and post some photos.
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There is also a DVD on floating Green in a drift boat. I took a class last year at Wasatch Fly Tying Expo from Scott Barrus of Spinner Fall Guide. Great class but most of it common sense and how to avoid sinking your boat on the Green (apparently not all that uncommon).
As mentioned, snagging your anchor or broadsiding your boat against an exposed rock seemed to be the main causes of pulling the stern or side underwater and then it's all over.
Apparently there are guys that snorkel down the Green in the evening collecting all the dropped rods and gear and making a good living selling it on eBay (seems everyone uses their best gear on the Green). Would like to give that a try sometime.
Good luck and post some photos.
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