Originally Posted By: Nimpo60
Thanks for all the feedback. Is there any decent way to power a drift boat up a river? Or is it just stupid?

I fish the Wynoochee 50% of the time and I am hoping to find something that would work well there. I also need something with a steady spot to hold some Crown when I toast the Queen in celebration.

I hope to catch some fish too.



Not a stoopid idea down here in OR, anyway. Lots of drifters with kickers. Up in Wa seems like the motor on a db is frowned upon?

My vote for you is a little used sled with a life left in it jet pump. I don't like to shuttle as I fish by myself sometimes and don't want to leave the boat and gear unattended for unsavory folks to pick over. I can launch and return to the ramp in my sled. Drifters with a kicker can do the same depending on rapids and flows in your river. I had a chance to fish the Nooch this winter and saw lots of db's and sleds running it, so there are plenty of options for you.

Some people are afraid of getting into powerboats, but it's a good way to fish in many situations.

Best,