What is float fishing?
Float fishing is the ultimate western fly fishing experience for most anglers. Casting to grass lined banks in hopes of connecting with a trophy brown trout in Wyoming or Colorado is the stuff fly fishing dreams are made of. RareWaters provides the opportunity for anglers to float through private land. The option to stop and get out to wade whenever you want with no competition from other anglers elevates the RareWaters experience above all others.
How to float fish?
What are the logistics involved? First of all choosing a RareWaters property for a float fishing trip is brilliant. No more waiting for lines at the boat ramp. Inexperienced river enthusiasts clog boat ramps with poor etiquette, rude behavior and lack of acceptable practices like pumping up a raft on the boat ramp, that’s a no-no.
RareWaters anglers arrive at their own boat ramp whenever they want. There is no competition for parking spots or jockeying to get your boat trailer backed down the ramp amongst other rafters, children or loose dogs. Trying not to crowd other boat trailers on the ramp is a common concern. Aligning your trailer to allow multiple boats on the ramp is another commonly overlooked consideration, but not on RareWaters properties.
The whole ramp is yours. Back up your trailer. Sit on the ramp. Inflate your raft at your leisure. Time is of no matter. Rig up your rods and take a cast while your buddies complete the shuttle. Moving the boat trailer vehicle to the pull out ramp is a good idea to do at the beginning of the float. You are going to need two vehicles for most RareWaters float fishing opportunities.
You learn where exactly the pull out ramp is located, preventing inadvertently floating past your destination. Hazards to be avoided at the boat ramp can be seen in the daylight and anticipated should your float go past dusk. Loading the boat up and rolling is always a good feeling after a long day on the water. It is a lot easier to pick up the other vehicle on the way out, with the boat already in tow.
Parking lots on public property have become target areas for vehicle break ins and personal property theft. RareWaters eliminates this problem completely. Private property boat ramps and personal parking areas insure a high degree of tranquility. Anglers have a hard time obtaining serenity when consumed with worry about break ins, full parking lots and unreliable shuttle companies.
What to bring on the float when float fishing?
Anglers will want to pack their normal fly fishing gear for a float trip. Flies, terminal gear and a pair of nippers are some of the necessities. Boat bags give anglers the option for hauling their gear and keeping it protected during a float. Fly boxes, raingear and car keys are a few of the items boat bags hold securely.
Safety equipment should be packed always. Life jackets, sunscreen and first aid kits are on the list of requirements for any float fishing adventure. While a hook poke in your finger is the most common injury a proper First Aid kit will be greatly appreciated should a more serious incident occur. One common mistake float anglers make is to forget car keys or misplace them on the river. RareWaters eliminates that issue altogether. Leave the keys in your car. You are on private property with no chance for break in, a stolen catalytic converter or damage to your vehicle.
The beauty of RareWaters float opportunities is that you can stop, whenever you want. Get out of the boat and wade a shallow water braid where you see trout rising. Set up your packable table for a shore lunch that will linger in your memory for years. The serenity of a RareWaters property gives anglers the opportunity to listen to the birds, smell the river water and soak in the sun on your own clock.
