The SF stilly is very driftable, from Canyon Creek to the forks. I have done it. The type of water down there is awful . It ranges from deep frog water to bolder gardens to great gavel bars. The only place that could be of concern is near the end of the drift by Arlington. The river meanders through some alders. Some years there are impassable log jams. Bring a chain saw your first time.

From the forks down, the take out is at Warm-beach hwy. Pack lunch and dinner if you plan to do this one. The only place of concern is 100 yds. down from I-5 at the diversion dam. The line is down the middle. If you miss it, it will keep you. I would advise dragging the boat around to river right when heading downstream. Don't take the right braid before the dam either. The lower river is great fishing for Cutts, and the occasional steelie on the 4 wt. can be a good scare.

Enjoy,

LT