Yesterday I willingly did a 2.2 mile single carry the last day of my 5 day trip around some rapids I had been looking forward to. Previous rapids were a little too bony, so I played it safe. The carry went way over a hill so I never got to see what I missed but I ended the trip drama free
I canoe on the more southern sections of the Chattahoochee River where the banks are 20 feet above the river and 20 miles between launches. I've run into shoals in low water that were too swift to paddle up stream. I've had to portage around them, wading (in waist deep water) while pulling my boat with a rope. I agree with you Lisa, portaging in the situation in your video was the best move! Thanks so much for these videos!
For sure our small streams have dumped all their water, the larger local rivers are still at a good big flow. Most of my rivers are not well traveled and often they are choked with junk, I push through over and around, there is one river where the Salmon Federations people, I think its them, have chopped tree roots and dumped trees into the stream to make habitat, often a big flood event will push them to the side leaving a gap to pass but recently they doubled their efforts and added more trees. I have reservations about this practice but they know what they are doing. And it is a drag getting around these sections. After this winter I suspect there will be more downed stuff in the rivers, Its always hard to tell from a video but that stream looks like a fine poling stream.
3/4 of it will be great for classes. We will have as much fun going downstream and we will going up. I could hear the road that was the takeout. I just couldn’t get there.
Hi Lisa ! Great advice! At this time of year when the water is still pretty cold, and levels pretty high, would you recommend a " drytop" or drysuit, or paddling jacket ... something of the sort?? I've always relied on wool layering... but must admit, staying dry is usually a good idea, dunk or no dunk
Yes, it's one thing to risk a swim in a frontcountry setting, but losing gear when tripping is serious. Do you ever use a short pole? I once ran into a guy near Indian Stream in the Allagash and he'd brought two poles, a regular ~11-12' one and a short one for low overhead situations.
No, I always bring 2 poles roughly the same size. Downed trees (strainers) are the most dangerous thing we encounter as canoeists. I got sucked through one as a baby poler. I have a healthy respect for them
Yesterday I willingly did a 2.2 mile single carry the last day of my 5 day trip around some rapids I had been looking forward to. Previous rapids were a little too bony, so I played it safe. The carry went way over a hill so I never got to see what I missed but I ended the trip drama free
What a good idea to take advantage of the situation to share the teachable moment! Thanks again for promoting (safe) poling!
With great wisdom comes the responsibility for sharing it. And canoeing is all about staying on the dry side of the water! Thanks for the video.
Absolutely! There is no one with a clipboard at the end saying, “well you lined this and didn’t run it “
That is called being a good Maine Guide Lisa. Thanks for the video 😊
You bet! Thanks for watching. Ego is the first thing that will get you killed out there.
I canoe on the more southern sections of the Chattahoochee River where the banks are 20 feet above the river and 20 miles between launches. I've run into shoals in low water that were too swift to paddle up stream. I've had to portage around them, wading (in waist deep water) while pulling my boat with a rope. I agree with you Lisa, portaging in the situation in your video was the best move! Thanks so much for these videos!
Pulling the boat up with a rope is called “cordelling”. Historic technique they used on the Mississippi.
Wise 🛶 advice. 🐾✌🏻🙏🏻
Great advice, translate every decision into level of risk and what options you have. Thanks!
You bet! Plus I was alone, something I almost never do.
ah poles.. I've seen it on video, but not really tried it.. now hunting your channel for a lesson on poles
There are several featuring the basics. The to everything is the speed. Slow. Slow. There is no speed in Poling. Timing and technique dominate.
For sure our small streams have dumped all their water, the larger local rivers are still at a good big flow. Most of my rivers are not well traveled and often they are choked with junk, I push through over and around, there is one river where the Salmon Federations people, I think its them, have chopped tree roots and dumped trees into the stream to make habitat, often a big flood event will push them to the side leaving a gap to pass but recently they doubled their efforts and added more trees. I have reservations about this practice but they know what they are doing. And it is a drag getting around these sections. After this winter I suspect there will be more downed stuff in the rivers, Its always hard to tell from a video but that stream looks like a fine poling stream.
3/4 of it will be great for classes. We will have as much fun going downstream and we will going up. I could hear the road that was the takeout. I just couldn’t get there.
that was lovely and kind.. thank you Lisa, k
Thanks for watching and being so supportive.
Hi Lisa ! Great advice!
At this time of year when the water is still pretty cold, and levels pretty high, would you recommend a " drytop" or drysuit, or paddling jacket ... something of the sort??
I've always relied on wool layering... but must admit, staying dry is usually a good idea, dunk or no dunk
Absolutely, dry top over wool works great.
Yes, it's one thing to risk a swim in a frontcountry setting, but losing gear when tripping is serious.
Do you ever use a short pole? I once ran into a guy near Indian Stream in the Allagash and he'd brought two poles, a regular ~11-12' one and a short one for low overhead situations.
No, I always bring 2 poles roughly the same size. Downed trees (strainers) are the most dangerous thing we encounter as canoeists. I got sucked through one as a baby poler. I have a healthy respect for them
Better safe than sorry 😂👍🏻
I am a portage guy
I can portage faster a rapid then padle it sometime
Been there done that on rupert river
Canoes are amazing. Better safe than sorry. Pretty cool you can paddle something that big and then it’s light enough to carry. Canoes are amazing.
Always pole! Never portage! haha
William thanks for checking out 3 Minutes! Always good to hear from a Guide I’ve worked with. Take care.