After searching and waiting for quite a few years, I finally found Goldilocks: a 2003 16’ ClackCraft LP in just the right condition at just the right price. Wherever there are rivers and trout, steelhead or salmon, people call these drift boats. They are highly maneuverable and can be anchored midstream, and they have braces for standing while fishing. Some people mount small outboards them.
Back in my younger days when I paddled whitewater, I always envisioned myself as a whitewater river guide. Although I won’t be taking this on whitewater, it will get Karen, the dogs and I on bigger rivers for longer trips, maybe some overnighters. And I hope to take it to Tennessee for some fishing trips with the sons snd grandsons.
The first river voyage involved using my ebike to self-shuttle the section of the Big Manistee in Northern Michigan from Tippy Dam to High Bridge. Everything went as planned.
Thanks to Ross Swanson of Tailwater Charters, and David from Southeastern Fly Fishing for the inspiration!
Travels with Pops 