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How To Row a Drift Boat: We Asked The Professionals - Fly Fishing

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2022
  • We met up on the Green River with our good friends over Spinner Fall Guide Service, Scott Barrus and Charlie Card. These are two of the best fly fishing guides and drift boat rowers we know. Together they have over 50 years of rowing experience.
    In this "How To Row a Drift Boat" Video Scottie teaches us the basic yet critical rowing stokes used when navigating a river. The back stroke, front stroke and crab stroke. He also shares basic drift boat etiquette when fishing on a busy river.
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Komentáře • 79

  • @flyfishscook
    @flyfishscook Před 2 lety +4

    Great video! There are only a couple online that are good. This is definitely at the top of the list!

  • @mikekuczynski1552
    @mikekuczynski1552 Před 2 lety +6

    One of the prettiest floats around , my wife and I have floated this section many times at a lot of different flows. I think the best advice I ever had when I first started floating rivers was “ Bow to danger “ going down the V is always good . The first time I went through the Mother in law I was off line right and the river throws you towards the wall and I was back rowing hard and came face to face with the wall but never touched it , but it sure got my attention. After that stayed more left and cruised through . This is a great video I especially like the pointers on etiquette it should be mandatory that people floating rivers understand what’s expected. Living on the upper Madison River I get to see a lot of what not to do in a drift boat or a raft, it can bite you . Thanks for the video

  • @jmort6
    @jmort6 Před 2 lety +2

    We needed this about 20 years ago, Curtis knows what I’m talking about😀

  • @dblkluk
    @dblkluk Před 2 lety +15

    This video should be played on a loop at every ramp on the Henrys Fork during the Salmonfly hatch..

    • @chorizobandito8943
      @chorizobandito8943 Před 2 lety +4

      Ok cool local guy

    • @chorizobandito8943
      @chorizobandito8943 Před 2 lety

      Have a nice link of sweet succulent chorizo you goof ball.

    • @dblkluk
      @dblkluk Před 2 lety

      Doesn't take a local to notice that stupidity and lack of etiquette sure seems to congregate there that time of year.

    • @chorizobandito8943
      @chorizobandito8943 Před 2 lety

      @@dblkluk all I know is I'm putting a tiny, tiny dab of Berkeleys special edition Captain America dough bait on the tip of my bug when I'm fishing there, just enough to cover the barb

    • @dblkluk
      @dblkluk Před 2 lety +1

      @@chorizobandito8943 You seem like a barb guy.

  • @glennklinger8204
    @glennklinger8204 Před 2 lety +2

    Great Video!! I feel there isn’t enough rowing videos out there and with all the new rowers we see every year this is very important for them to see and take seriously, not only for their safety but for the safety of others in their boat. Great job as always guys!!! 👍👍👊

  • @mannymayer9250
    @mannymayer9250 Před 2 lety +1

    I wish I had this video before I started pulling sticks some 30 years ago. I had to learn by the “school of hard knocks” made several mistakes and somehow never sunk my first drift boat. Grateful for you educating newer boaters.

  • @ronkreed
    @ronkreed Před 2 lety +1

    Another great video by FFF. Spinner Fall is a great guide service on the Green. I've hired them a half dozen times over the years. Great guides. Have had the great pleasure of Scott Barrus being my guide a couple of times. They are patient teachers for first timers too.

  • @ethanemery5535
    @ethanemery5535 Před 2 lety +1

    I miss the Green, Charlie, and Scott.
    Glad to see you are doing well!

  • @skillznmagik99
    @skillznmagik99 Před 2 lety +1

    Best modern video I've seen in rowing! Only thing I would add for new oarsman is start reading and rowing away from dangers earlier than you think. The most panic I have seen is when the inexperienced rower does not read or see a feature and tries to over correct at the last minute

  • @perrymcaward7215
    @perrymcaward7215 Před 2 lety +3

    Very helpful and informative 👍 best instruction video I've watched for drift boat techniques!

  • @PVW1960
    @PVW1960 Před 2 lety +3

    Hey i pastor a church here in Alaska! Dont send them all to practice in my parking lot😂. Fun to watch though👍!

  • @lukeramirez8060
    @lukeramirez8060 Před rokem

    Scott is awesome. I’ve hired him a few times over the last 10 years. Great guy!

  • @eklarsen1459
    @eklarsen1459 Před 2 lety +1

    Very good video, covered most of the fundamentals and common issues. Thank you for posting it.

  • @default9740
    @default9740 Před 9 měsíci

    Yeah, thanks for this. I live in New Zealand, drift the Upper Clutha in an old Alumaweld 18' driftboat. Drift fishing is not a thing here, so luckily I don't need to worry about other boats at all!
    But a lot of things learned from this video, especially on the subtle strokes. Have rowed for decades, but a drift boat is way different from a single scull!
    My boat is set up for two anglers in the front, but I may adapt it to have a bow and stern angler, looks easier to manage.

  • @brett9382
    @brett9382 Před rokem +1

    Charlie seems like maybe not the safest guide but definitely a fun one. Think I would go with him

  • @fishpimp8584
    @fishpimp8584 Před rokem +1

    very informative. I'm relatively new with my drift boat and this video was extremely helpful. Thx!

  • @pmdun45698
    @pmdun45698 Před 6 měsíci

    Here's a tip. While you are getting your boat & gear ready in the staging area, double check to see that your driftboat's drain plugs are properly secured in. Keeping a spare one in the safety kit isn't a bad idea.

  • @hntrains2
    @hntrains2 Před rokem

    Watched it to the end, to my surprise. Good job!

  • @teamhalibut4129
    @teamhalibut4129 Před 2 lety +1

    thank you! my dad just got us a fly craft and i’m a little scared but definitely learned a lot from this and there isn’t a lot of stuff out there it seems for this

  • @bighornangler6628
    @bighornangler6628 Před 2 lety

    This is awesome guys! Scott and Charlie are the dudes!

  • @jamesyates5191
    @jamesyates5191 Před 7 měsíci

    Great video. Thank you Scott.

  • @Wogger46
    @Wogger46 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent video guys!

  • @onisgagan2481
    @onisgagan2481 Před 2 lety +2

    Very well done gentlemen…

  • @decolonizedmeateater
    @decolonizedmeateater Před 2 lety +1

    Great and important instruction video

  • @Paul-dv4dr
    @Paul-dv4dr Před rokem

    Good tutorial! Greetings from UK

  • @DryFlyGuy74
    @DryFlyGuy74 Před 2 lety +1

    This content is awesome! I really appreciate the instruction.

  • @gscotty311
    @gscotty311 Před 2 lety +1

    MUCH needed! Thank you!

  • @joenelson1994
    @joenelson1994 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video!

  • @ejmacewan8942
    @ejmacewan8942 Před 2 lety +2

    JUST W O W !! WHAT A SUPER,,, INTERESTING,, INFORMATIVE,,, AND UNIQUE VIDEO,,, ; THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND PASSION IN BRINGING THIS DYNAMIC INFO,, AND WELL SHOT WITH BEAUTY VIDEO…. WELL DONE 👍 GENTLEMEN,,,, VERY WELL DONE 👍… PLEASE BE SAFE AND CAREFUL,,, TXS

  • @classiiimalfunction722
    @classiiimalfunction722 Před 2 lety +1

    Outstanding video! And posting this comment 17 mins in. This is why you pay these guys what they deserve.

  • @jayk.2276
    @jayk.2276 Před rokem

    I was just at the green a couple weeks ago with my cousin and a buddy walking and wading around Indian crossings for 3 days and a guide with his client came right on top of us drifting directly towards us right down the middle of the run in water we hiked in 3 miles to fish on 2 days in a row.. Definitely going to stay away from the green for awhile.

  • @k9er233
    @k9er233 Před rokem

    Never a bad idea to practice an oar replacement or "simulated broken-oar drill" as well as just a slipped-oar recovery. Before you need it, is a good time to learn what it is like to do it. Safety third! 😁😁😁 Be safe out there.

  • @barnman73
    @barnman73 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent production quality. Learned a ton.

  • @Boutros4g
    @Boutros4g Před 10 měsíci

    14:12...good lord you're making a video haha. all good like the content

  • @thomaslorah4261
    @thomaslorah4261 Před rokem

    Thanks for the video, I’m gonna be coming from a raft to a drift boat, I ordered a pavati legacy for the kenai river up here in Alaska, great video and pointers. Do you like the pavati?

  • @HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy
    @HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy Před 2 lety +1

    I am proud to say I was the 69th upvote…NICE! …I’m still 14…

  • @timtollett8513
    @timtollett8513 Před rokem

    After 50 years behind the oars I would recommend a couple of safety tips. First, keep your strap attached to the front hook UNTIL the boat is in the water. It only took me one time to realize this is a necessity as swimming in cold water after an escaped boat is not that fun. Second, turn your oars in the oar lock so the paddle is sideways as this way they won't slip out, even if you put the oar handle in the back of the boat. Another "One Time" issue that I really don't want to repeat. Rule of thumb-don't introduce accidents.

  • @wesnoble510
    @wesnoble510 Před rokem

    Nice vid! Curious for comparison to MI- how much is a car spot on the Green?

  • @timthompsondp
    @timthompsondp Před 2 lety

    So is it considered bad etiquette to pull your boat over and go wade fish a spot mid float?
    This video came perfect time, my raft comes this week.

  • @lennoxtime
    @lennoxtime Před 11 měsíci

    I had to pause and replay the intro parking lot statement and play it for my wife... so true

  • @donotrobme9295
    @donotrobme9295 Před 2 lety

    That is a beautiful boat. I thought I’d been in all of them. What is that. Any more vids on the boat

    • @oak8728
      @oak8728 Před 2 lety +1

      Pavati’s are the Escalades of the drift world. You don’t need them, the price reflects a large profit margin for the company not a large c.o.g, but I guess some will like them.

    • @donotrobme9295
      @donotrobme9295 Před 2 lety

      @@oak8728 thx

  • @krisfaver1775
    @krisfaver1775 Před rokem

    So how do you get your boat back to the dock, seems like it would be quite difficult going back upstream through the rapids

    • @FlyFishFood
      @FlyFishFood  Před rokem +1

      You shuttle the trailer downstream and take out there.

    • @shadrach1999
      @shadrach1999 Před rokem

      Bass fisherman has joined the chat.. haha.. 😄 🤣 😂 😆
      Shuttling the tow vehicle to the takeout spot is the biggest pain for this type of boating. There are shuttle services in most areas that will move your vehicle for you for a fee. It can vary by how far you need the vehicle moved. Usually about $30 - $50. Some people have a motorcycle platform on the back of the tow vehicle. They leave the bike at the takeout spot and just ride it back to pick up the tow vehicle. But it's still harder than just a ride back to the dock.

  • @SigmaWolfOutdoors
    @SigmaWolfOutdoors Před 2 lety

    Learned to row on that river in an old wood drift boat ....can't bounce off rocks ...n much more quite ...

  • @elsuperpollo2273
    @elsuperpollo2273 Před rokem

    I want to get a drift boat, especially since I'm near a river in Alabama

  • @stephenbennett9481
    @stephenbennett9481 Před 2 lety +1

    Curtis, do you even fish anymore??

    • @FlyFishFood
      @FlyFishFood  Před 2 lety

      Haha, Steve, yeah with our two camera/social media guys in Brig and Spence, I'm not touching the cameras much and this was a blast to row around with the Spinner Fall guys. Come fish!!!!!

  • @mattp6355
    @mattp6355 Před 2 lety

    Damn hope that guy on the oars gets bonus

  • @elsuperpollo2273
    @elsuperpollo2273 Před rokem

    Do drift boats come wired for music and lighting or can it be rigged up

  • @markabendroth1774
    @markabendroth1774 Před 9 měsíci

    I remember when that happened to Josh

  • @droper40
    @droper40 Před 2 lety

    You missed a great opportunity to learn from Charlie there he is the most skilled angler/guide on the green!

  • @donotrobme9295
    @donotrobme9295 Před 2 lety

    It’s becoming popular to add buckets or just drag anchor to go slower down the river. So everyone gets linger floats and shorter shuttles. Seems not right to me

    • @moosepasshippie
      @moosepasshippie Před 2 lety

      In Alaska the fishing regs address that practice and is illegal. There was a problem with boats dragging anchor through salmon spawning beds

  • @if_vandal
    @if_vandal Před 5 měsíci

    This video showed me why Utah sucks...holy boat hatch!

  • @Belbivdevoe
    @Belbivdevoe Před 2 lety

    Forgot the #1 rule... always have a lifted bro truck and a flat bill hat

  • @davidforce1012
    @davidforce1012 Před rokem

    All except the start...your boat should be ready to launch before ever backing down the ramp. I would be annoyed watching guys remove straps and place oars while on the ramp.

    • @FlyFishFood
      @FlyFishFood  Před rokem

      Placing oars and taking off straps doesn’t work here before launch. It’s a steep ramp with a few lanes. Oars would hit other rigs and strap keeps boat from sliding off trailer while you turn around.

  • @CenturyofTerror
    @CenturyofTerror Před 2 lety

    I'd rather be rowed in a drift boat while I fish

  • @crunchycrails1436
    @crunchycrails1436 Před 2 lety

    Rich Hobbit boats. I fish DEEP with scuba gear.

  • @glencamblin
    @glencamblin Před 2 lety

    Because cheech is a big un

  • @uramag7
    @uramag7 Před 2 lety

    LOL .. WHATS WITH THE LIFE JACKET MY GUY.

    • @FlyFishFood
      @FlyFishFood  Před 2 lety +3

      Yeah. Hey bro. I say this without any cap in my tone. This statement would definitely qualify as deadass when I say that it’s the law to wear a life jacket on the A section of the green.

    • @gumbyfish64
      @gumbyfish64 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Required in Utah

  • @kolinsg206cmg
    @kolinsg206cmg Před 2 lety

    Looks like you row a lot of rubber.

    • @FlyFishFood
      @FlyFishFood  Před 2 lety +2

      There are so many directions I could go with this.