Main Stem & SF Eel, Van Duzen

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Timing is so important with winter Steelheading.

No rain

Too much rain

[DAVID95670]

Blood wolf moon

[mannamedstan]

Still a great trip to start 2019

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First time for my lady on our new boat floating the Eel. I made it from Okoume plywood, and old growth larch reclaimed from Lake Coeur D'Alene, ID (https://www.timelesstimber.com/). No plans, and I used a jigsaw, and a bandsaw - lots of sanding. I had a yard stick and a lot of clamps, and got it floating in 7 weeks. No screws - stitch and glue. Weighs ~175# empty, draws 3" with wife and dog, loaded with chairs and table for riverside lunch (stove + cooler). Oarsman chair has 14" of range - 12" between the forward and aft oarlocks.

[Larry S]

@manna,
Love the old school approach. Now, if we could just bring back the old runs.
Best!
Larry S Sun Diego

[avidangler]

That boat is sweet!!