Oldfrat,

I'm so glad you are getting to take a float trip. It just prepares you more for our trip down the San Juan when you get down here! Where are you going? Most of the good advice has already been posted. The only things to add are:

1. Try to keep your body balanced in the center of the boat, and try not to sway back and forth as you cast. This makes it tough for the guide to row, and for the angler in back to stay steady. So, keep at least one of your legs in the leg locks at all times, and if you need to lean to one side drastically, let the other people in the boat know.

2. Don't pay attention to your buddy if he or she gets a fish. Chances are, you'll take your eyes off your indicator or fly, and the fish that are in a pod will take your fly, and you'll miss it.

3. If you take pictures, use the water dripping off the bottom of the net to wet your hands to protect the fish's slime coat. That way you don't have to reach down into the water off balance.

4. Expect to get your hooks and line wrapped around everything. Try to keep as little extra line out of your reel as possible to prevent this.

5. Reach out far with your arm before you strike or cast to prevent your weights or hooks from catching the overlapping gunnel of the boat.

6. Have a great time my friend, and enjoy yourself!

Ron,

Great information!! How do you set the hooks with the oars?