Topic: Pontoon drifting partners (Read 5091 times)

RG · « **on:** November 24, 2014, 07:47:36 AM »

Ok, so I just bought a pontoon boat for the first time and I'm looking into drifting the Squamish river. I have no experience with river pontooning but I'm looking into taking some sort of a course, however, there doesn't seem to be any right now. Before you write me off as a complete liability I should add that I have taken a swift water rescue technician course (level 1). Just wondering if there's any like minded fly fishermen out there that wants to partner up for drifting the Squamish? I've been walking/wading the upper for years and I have a pretty good knowledge of the area, just don't want to drift alone. Anyway, just throwing it out there. Cheers!

Flytech · « **Reply #1 on:** November 24, 2014, 08:54:57 AM »

whats it's rating?

RG · « **Reply #2 on:** November 24, 2014, 08:56:54 AM »

Says class 4, but I'll never be doing any of that. It a 9' Outcast.

speycaster · « **Reply #3 on:** November 24, 2014, 07:41:28 PM »

Watch for sweepers on the Squamish, it use to be common for them to be on corners. Sweepers will turn you into a use to be quickly.

RG · « **Reply #4 on:** November 25, 2014, 06:55:27 PM »

So, I've been in contact with Russ Brown of Chilliwack River Rafting and I signed up for his pontoon course. If anyone else is interested we're aiming for next weekend, water levels permitting. Cost is around $100, let me know if you're interested.