Be carefull dude, don't try that standing up trick in an outcast or your going to wind up in the water. An 8ft cat is not a real stable platform and moving the frame around on it is not really a smart idea. If you put the frame forword, which is what you would have to do to eliminate the problem you describe, a small hole or drop off that you had no problems with before is going to put you on your head... With waders on. I have a much larger cat. I don't use it for steelhead fishing. I have a drift boat for that. I know the owners of AIRE, and think that they would also suggest you stay sat down for safety reasons. Good luck and wear your life jacket.

P.S STEELHEADER BOY, White water forcast is looking up over here. Most snow pack over 100 % of normal, no summer runs like you wanted but that lower salmon run is a winner