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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: KLX on June 24, 2009, 04:27:43 PM

Title: Thompson River FLoat
Post by: KLX on June 24, 2009, 04:27:43 PM

Hi,
We are planning to head up to the thompson between ashcroft and spences somewhere and would like to know if anyone can recommend a good section to float. I cant seem to get accurate info on anything we want to stay safe and not float this stretch blind...

Thanks, email in confidence if necessary.

TIA

Title: Re: Thompson River FLoat
Post by: Verdi on June 25, 2009, 12:46:41 PM

Most guys run that section of the river in a jet, there is some hariy sections for a float. You can go around  a side channel if the water is high.


Juniper to ashcroft is a nice float, just it is a big river and has some good fast section.
The only intimidating parts are going under the railway bridges, they are on angles and really push up the water.

Good luck.

I have only floated kamloops lake to ashcroft about doz times. in 8 foot pontoons and a 14ft drift boat.








 

Title: Re: Thompson River FLoat
Post by: tnt on June 25, 2009, 08:57:06 PM

watch black canyon... it will roll you quickly... typically most people portage around it... I will be there July 17-20 look for 22 ft Black river boat...

Title: Re: Thompson River FLoat
Post by: fishnjim on June 26, 2009, 10:02:53 PM

i ll be out there too in a thunderjet