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Yes, anymore these keep you up pretty high. I believe the next one up has an inflatable seat that raises you up even higher. This one is solid foam but I like the hard seat feel.
Mine is a 15ft
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Smolt
Whatever you call it that green is sharp!
October 22nd, 2015 - That was a memorable 5 day trip!
Trying to spawn and dying/dead Kokanee all around the lake. Photo credit to @Kilchis.
Trout Trekker
Steelhead
Q: Why do two people need six float tubes? A: Company!
The Hyde just came along for the ride. It gets used as a swimming platform almost as much as a fishchine (def: fish machine ).
The Hyde just came along for the ride. It gets used as a swimming platform almost as much as a fishchine (def: fish machine ).
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Finally, a safe place....
2014 Grady White 209 Fisherman
Catspaw Dinghy - rowing and sailing fun.
NRS inflatable Clearwater Drifter.
Assault XX
Ancient Watermaster Grizzly + 7lb of inflatable sealant.
Hobie Compass Duo & Revolution 11
NRS SUP bruh?
50% of a Kevlar Canoe.
As you can see, these all serve a completely justified and unique purpose suited for maximum enjoyment. Yeah, that's the ticket.
PS - if anyone would like to help me build a big boat barn, I need help.
2014 Grady White 209 Fisherman
Catspaw Dinghy - rowing and sailing fun.
NRS inflatable Clearwater Drifter.
Assault XX
Ancient Watermaster Grizzly + 7lb of inflatable sealant.
Hobie Compass Duo & Revolution 11
NRS SUP bruh?
50% of a Kevlar Canoe.
As you can see, these all serve a completely justified and unique purpose suited for maximum enjoyment. Yeah, that's the ticket.
PS - if anyone would like to help me build a big boat barn, I need help.
Please adopt me.
Didnāt feel like starting a new thread. However, I see Head Hunters has a drift boat for sale.
www.headhuntersflyshop.com
2002 Hyde Drift Boat For Sale $4200 OBO - Headhunters Fly Shop
2002 Hyde Drift Boat For Sale On the lot today. This 2002 Hyde Drifter Pro Staff Model. In fair shape will need some attention in the oar lock area. Has a repair in the storage unit in bow of boat. May need attention. Spare tire, spare tire cover, anchor, oars, trailer, anchor rope, rod tubes,...
www.headhuntersflyshop.com
How do you like your striker? I just sold my Sotar. Torn between the Water Master Bruin and the Outcast Striker.
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I love the striker. What makes it convenient for me is that I can deflate it and throw it in the back of my car. Or strap it on the bed of a pick up truck. I like the frameless aspect of it. It looks like the bruin has a frame. Itās about a grand (or two if you buy used) cheaper than the bruin. the front lean bar is sturdy. On the water the striker is suuuper nimble and maneuverable. You can take it down some pretty skinny water. Iād love to take it to the bob sometime. If you get one Iād upgrade the oars immediately- look at the kbo mini cutthroats
Drawbacks:
Iām not sure itās the best boat for really tall or big people though. Some of my taller friends have done the baby elk legs when fishing from the front.
Rod storage- thereās no best practice of storing rods on the boat and because of the small size it can get cluttered. Iāve broken a rod because it got squished in between the seat posts and the side of the boat.
@swimmy and @skyriver both have strikers and all indications point to them loving their boats too.
Drawbacks:
Iām not sure itās the best boat for really tall or big people though. Some of my taller friends have done the baby elk legs when fishing from the front.
Rod storage- thereās no best practice of storing rods on the boat and because of the small size it can get cluttered. Iāve broken a rod because it got squished in between the seat posts and the side of the boat.
@swimmy and @skyriver both have strikers and all indications point to them loving their boats too.
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Yep, good points.
I'm 6'4", but usually the pilot. I've only whacked my knuckles on the back of the front seat once. Mad scramble type of thing...you know, when the driver tries to fish or rig while floating.
I usually have a cooler under the front seat and my feet can fit on each side of it. If you really wanna pull you can put your feet on the front frame or cooler.Both front and back chairs are adjustable so you can usually get a good setup. Now, the tallest person I've had in the front was only 6'.
Rod storage is always an issue on a small raft, but I take advantage of my Outcast bags. I can put the big bag that came with my Commander to my left and another Outcast bag, the smaller, (more oval one) they now sell for the Commander and float tubes to the left of the front seat. Both bags can easily hold the butt end and reel of 2 single-hand rods. I usually have this setup for trout trips. All the rods can point the same way (forward or backward) or towards each other to minimize rods getting snagged on sweepers or cliffs.
For steelhead I usually have my 11'6" switch and a single-hander and a couple buddies both have 13' or 14' 2 handers. So we usually put them like this. The 2 hander was out for rigging, but it usually sits in with the others. Again, this is only if no sweepers or cliffs are expected. This was on the Skagit where I knew it would be easy going.
The one rule we always agree on is "DO NOT EXIT LEFT!!" If we want to pull out river left we just have to find a shallow enough spot that we can go out over the right side.
I have also strapped zippered rod cases to the sides. They get a little wet, but if you want to pack a 2nd or 3rd rod that won't get used much it's nice to have them stored safely away.
And yes, I love the flexibility of transport. For long trips I prefer to have it deflated in the back of the truck under the hard tonneau cover or even in the back of my crew cab. If we're camping (or if I'm doing a local run close to home) then it goes on top of the tonneau cover like this:
The 6.5' bed helps with that. I now have a canopy on the truck so probably just deflate a bit and put it in the back, under the cap with the tailgate open. My cap has a rack, but that's a long way up and I have short fishing buddies.
And yes, the KBOs are awesome. Very glad I upgraded. And one of the stock ones goes with as a spare.
I need to get it out for some skwala action SOON!
