I believe there has been alot of good points bought up in this discusion. But I myself am a sled owner. I ve have fished the above mentioned rivers for alot of years. Im probably the most river courtesy some of a b**** you will ever meet!
But i have also come to the understanding you flat can not make EVERY BODY HAPPY!! Ive been cussed at,rocks thrown at, your #1 to death! But you know what?? If you want to get rid of the boats, get rid of all the boats. Me and everyone else I know that has a sled, will be in line to buy a new drift boat the next day!! And you guys think its crowded now. Wait until all the guys with new drift boats plug up you over the bank access!! Jut a thought.