I testify to the shallowness of the side drifter's approach.

Three years ago, I fished with the guys from Three Rivers Marine and a buddy, and we caught all but two of our eight fish in water less than three feet deep.

The other two came from deeper water near cover. I even had one steelhead chase the bait across the surface to the boat before it backed off.

One trip isn't much more than an anecdote, but it does make you wonder, especially if you're laid up...

Keith