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Ernie said:
This does not look like fun. Not sure I would go even if one of my buddies paid for the float.
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clarkman said:
what the fuck?

god damn! that's a hard pass for me...at least that location at that time of day.
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Sit back, have a beverage, and shoot the shit with 50 of your best buddies.

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I like getting off the water before the big W shows up. In some places I go it can be a safety concern.
 
DoesItFloat said:
Boat fish don't count.
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I'm not sure what that means. I think I know but I'm not going to assume.

What I do know is there are few things more fun in fishing than throwing big dries out of the front of the boat with someone who is dialed on the sticks. As the fisher, I don't want to have to direct the rower or tell him/her where to go, to slow down, to get closer, move away, etc. I just want to be able to fish and not have think about it.

Speed, distance, angle of the boat, being able to make micro adjustments without disturbing the drift, reading the water anticipating what the angler should be fishing next so you aren't "behind," all these things come into play. Then add wind and it makes it even more difficult.

Anyone can row a boat down a river. Rowing for a fisher is a completely different skill set. And when you have a skilled rower with a stick in the front of the boat, watch out.

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swimmy said:
I'm not sure what that means. I think I know but I'm not going to assume.

What I do know is there are few things more fun in fishing than throwing big dries out of the front of the boat with someone who is dialed on the sticks. As the fisher, I don't want to have to direct the rower or tell him/her where to go, to slow down, to get closer, move away, etc. I just want to be able to fish and not have think about it.

Speed, distance, angle of the boat, being able to make micro adjustments without disturbing the drift, reading the water anticipating what the angler should be fishing next so you aren't "behind," all these things come into play. Then add wind and it makes it even more difficult.

Anyone can row a boat down a river. Rowing for a fisher is a completely different skill set. And when you have a skilled rower with a stick in the front of the boat, watch out.

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Nice fish. But you play a tele, so I dunno about you. ;)
 
Derek Young said:
Why is the truth about what I have observed in MT divisive? It's also well-documented and a growing threat to the economy, quality of public institutions, and public health to name a few societal & cultural issues.

The truth is, we are all at risk from extreme religious and political attitudes and actions, and NW MT is a hotbed for it. People asking about "safety" issues when/if planning a trip here need the truth. We must talk about it in productive, civil ways.

Just like we talk about the risk of human/wildlife interactions, over-crowded river conditions, climate change & non-native species, matching your socks to your outfit.....using your real name on the forum?

Derek
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swimmy said:
Sit back, have a beverage, and shoot the shit with 50 of your best buddies.

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There are some advantages.. Think of the long dry fly, or bobber, drifts you could get by passing the rod down along the line of boats..
 
DoesItFloat said:
Nice fish. But you play a tele, so I dunno about you. ;)
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Good eye! That is actually a Tele Plus Deluxe. This was the guitar played by my favorite guitarist and founding member of Widespread Panic, the late Mike Houser. Growing up in N Georgia I loved Athens and everything about that town. Panic was THE band of the mid 90's and the moment I heard the lingering lead, it changed me.

Unfortunately Mike died of cancer at the age of 40 but he fought right up till the end. This was his last show at Red Rocks, June '02. The band knew it and most in the audience did as well. He passed two months later.

This song brings tears to my eyes. It has it all, friendship, love, man's best friend, community. And I've listened to that solo (3:55) thousands of times. Just look at those goofy people in the crowd. I love 'em all.
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I've met friends from all over the country through that band. Pull into any ski hill, fishing access, retail shop, and if I hear Mike I know I'm in good company.

Sure do miss that dude.

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swimmy said:
Good eye! That is actually a Tele Plus Deluxe. This was the guitar played by my favorite guitarist and founding member of Widespread Panic, the late Mike Houser. Growing up in N Georgia I loved Athens and everything about that town. Panic was THE band of the mid 90's and the moment I heard the lingering lead, it changed me.

Unfortunately Mike died of cancer at the age of 40 but he fought right up till the end. This was his last show at Red Rocks, June '02. The band knew it and most in the audience did as well. He passed two months later.

This song brings tears to my eyes. It has it all, friendship, love, man's best friend, community. And I've listened to that solo (3:55) thousands of times. Just look at those goofy people in the crowd. I love 'em all.
iWv7I1bp_o.gif




I've met friends from all over the country through that band. Pull into any ski hill, fishing access, retail shop, and if I hear Mike I know I'm in good company.

Sure do miss that dude.

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I saw them a handful of times in SF/Oakland and totally agree. Ain’t life grand!!!
 
swimmy said:
Good eye! That is actually a Tele Plus Deluxe. This was the guitar played by my favorite guitarist and founding member of Widespread Panic, the late Mike Houser. Growing up in N Georgia I loved Athens and everything about that town. Panic was THE band of the mid 90's and the moment I heard the lingering lead, it changed me.

Unfortunately Mike died of cancer at the age of 40 but he fought right up till the end. This was his last show at Red Rocks, June '02. The band knew it and most in the audience did as well. He passed two months later.

This song brings tears to my eyes. It has it all, friendship, love, man's best friend, community. And I've listened to that solo (3:55) thousands of times. Just look at those goofy people in the crowd. I love 'em all.
iWv7I1bp_o.gif




I've met friends from all over the country through that band. Pull into any ski hill, fishing access, retail shop, and if I hear Mike I know I'm in good company.

Sure do miss that dude.

Michael-houser-mtnweekly.jpg
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Oh I know all about them and pretty much every other 90s act that came through - UGA alum, here. Miss that town. I remember when Dave Matthews would play at frat parties before he hit it big. I was there '97-2000.
 
swimmy said:
I'm not sure what that means. I think I know but I'm not going to assume.

What I do know is there are few things more fun in fishing than throwing big dries out of the front of the boat with someone who is dialed on the sticks. As the fisher, I don't want to have to direct the rower or tell him/her where to go, to slow down, to get closer, move away, etc. I just want to be able to fish and not have think about it.

Speed, distance, angle of the boat, being able to make micro adjustments without disturbing the drift, reading the water anticipating what the angler should be fishing next so you aren't "behind," all these things come into play. Then add wind and it makes it even more difficult.

Anyone can row a boat down a river. Rowing for a fisher is a completely different skill set. And when you have a skilled rower with a stick in the front of the boat, watch out.

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While I prefer bank fishing, you are absolutely right..
 
swimmy said:
Anyone can row a boat down a river.
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I dunno Swim, my buddy let me row his small pontoon boat down a stretch of the salmon river. It was a piece of cake until I hit the first big rollers/rocks/and other assorted stuff that made me almost shit my pants. All of a sudden I couldn't remember which way to push/pull and started going sideways/backwards down the river.

That was when I realized i am a true bank maggot

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Floating down a river with somebody else on the oars is not my cup of tea. But I wouldn't be on the oars to save my own life. I guess that I'm a bank maggot also. I just get the willies floating down any size skinny water.
 
swimmy said:
Interesting enough, I spend more time wade fishing as my list of partners who are good on the sticks is short.

I also take the Striker out a lot for solo float/wade sessions.

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learning to row is a time consuming process that requires time on the oars . you have to let people row & give helpful hints until they get it. I spent endless hours in a drift boat running white water & pulling plugs before I realized I wasn't a pro when I started either.
 
bennysbuddy said:
learning to row is a time consuming process that requires time on the oars . you have to let people row & give helpful hints until they get it. I spent endless hours in a drift boat running white water & pulling plugs before I realized I wasn't a pro when I started either.
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I’ve spent countless hours teaching others how to row. At the moment, I’m not really looking for another project.
 
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