Queen Shoals Gage Height = 6.26
I decided to treat myself to a Father's Day float on the mighty Elk River today. I did my normal trek from Blue Creek to Mink Shoals. The trip normally takes four hours, but the water was higher than normal and I made the trek in record speed, two and a half hours.
I took the Rhythm 11. It was her first trip on the river, although she has been on Mud River Lake numerous times. I credit the quickness of the trip more to the water level than I do the boat, but it could have been a combination of both. I did experience the poor tracking problem again, but it was not as bad as I thought it would be. Or am I just getting better at compensating for it? I don't know.
Even though the water was brown and muddy, I liked not having to worry about dragging my bottom on the shallows. It was a satisfying, pleasant ride at this level.
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Upper Mud River Reservoir, Lincoln County, WV
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Upper Mud River Reservoir, Lincoln County, WV
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Bet you gonna find some people who live.
You dont have to worry cause you have no money,
People on the river are happy to give.
-- Creedence Clearwater Rival
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