TheFlyFishingFilmmaker
Steelhead
Back again with a very late video of our trip down the John Day river (back in June). If you have been thinking "Where do I go to do a fun trip to get my family into camping and fishing" this is the trip for you. We did Service Creek to Clarno, which has only one rapid worth paying attention too. Lower water I'm sure there are more rocks to avoid, but at the time we went through it was just a straight shot.
During the time we went, there weren't a ton of people on the river. Not sure what it's like at more peak times. But there were plenty of camping spots to choose.
We took our Watermaster Bruin raft, which is not exactly the biggest raft for multi day trips. But for 2 adults or 1 adult 2 kids it works out great if pack like you are backpacking. I can see though how a bigger raft with multiple coolers would make the food/drinks a lot more cushy. Someone told me they take ice cream on these trips haha.
Anyway hope you all enjoy and it encourages you to get out with your kids!
During the time we went, there weren't a ton of people on the river. Not sure what it's like at more peak times. But there were plenty of camping spots to choose.
We took our Watermaster Bruin raft, which is not exactly the biggest raft for multi day trips. But for 2 adults or 1 adult 2 kids it works out great if pack like you are backpacking. I can see though how a bigger raft with multiple coolers would make the food/drinks a lot more cushy. Someone told me they take ice cream on these trips haha.
Anyway hope you all enjoy and it encourages you to get out with your kids!
