Well im geared up and got the cataraft and have my first float under my belt------now ---im in need of some river etiquit on what and how

1---when moveing downstream and a boat is anchored in a hole
a ---what is the best way to go around and if is small what to say

2. im running a small cataraft---- it will go over 3 inches of water----the willies drift boat behind has fallowed for the last few rapids with no prob(dont know the peaple)--i come upon a fork and the left looks nasty and right is shallow --the cat will make it but the drift boat wont-how do i convey to strangers that the right side is best suited

3 come up on a guy that has a fish on --
if i can anchor i will but if not ill try and beach but if all else fails whats the best way to aproach and is it better to try to back stoke or shoot through


thanks for any info and just lookin at what would be acceptible

i know all circumstances arnt the same

have my 200 hrs in -------its time to catch a ironhead

any other pointers apriciated

thanks
Will

Raptorwill, I'm no expert but can offer you what I was taught in these situations. On your first question, I would try to go to the side of the anchored boat that they are NOT fishing on. If this is not possible, I would try to come as close as possible to their boat on the side they are fishing. This keeps you from rowing over the water the are fishing.

Never was taught about your second question, but I think most people would ask if they are unfamiliar with a section of river. If they don't they won't be following you through the next rapid.

If someone has a fish on, I would anchor if possible or back row and beach. If you try to shoot through and they lose the fish, you will probably hear about it, even if you are not at fault.

Like I say, I am no expert, but I have not been yelled at yet. Others may have different advice. Generally, common sense seems to play a big role. I am sure no matter what you do, some people will have a problem with it. It is good that you are asking these questions, before being put in these situations.

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Rap,

The first question I'd say the side that they arn't fishin on or if your unsure you can alway ask what side that they want you to pass on same with bankies. I'd say on the second I wouldn't worry to much about the guy behind you unless your goin through a really nasty part but even then what do ya say? Hope this helps alittle

Tight lines

Kevin