Clackacraft Drift Boat Techniques - Part 1

Marty Sherman of Clackacraft Drift Boats demonstrates drift boat techniques in this three-part series. With him is Dean Finnerty, a fishing guide from Cottage Grove, Oregon.
In part one of this trilogy, launching the boat is shown. This is a great demonstration of how to launch your drift boat.
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[@rickysimmonds2681]

Oh it’s nice seeing the washougal ten years ago

[@ernief1879]

Ok, launching is one thing, what I want to know is how do you get back to your truck without a motor when you go downstream?

[@johnhoyle1647]

You don’t, it’s point a to point b..

[@SFCascade]

2 car system. Some take put areas on rivers have guys that will shuttle people back to their trucks.

[@droper40]

I would never do those alternative lunches at the end of this video it’s hard on any boat!

[@bigfishy7816]

Nah I’ll stick with willie simply the best !

[@raymondspence8789]

What about a safety rope in case your wench strap breaks. There goes your boat I’ve seen it happen

[@olddog6658]

Yea, get an outboard old dumb guys---they work really well in 4 inches a water.......

[@rafarocket]

old dudes....get an outboard grandpa