Heading up river.

[e911]

Can any of you fine lads tell me the best lines to go up river from Havasu. Have the lines changed since summer 2019? I want to head up river Tuesday. Thanks guys

 

[TITTIES AND BEER]

Can any of you fine lads tell me the best lines to go up river from Havasu. Have the lines changed since summer 2019? I want to head up river Tuesday. Thanks guys

I used to just hang back until a bigger boat ran by then followed it , your good all weekend

 

[SoCalDave]

^ this

 

[was thatguy]

I just ran up there an hour ago.
But I’m in a jet bote. I go where where no one is.

 

[Your ad here]

I've always ran 50' off the East side of the island.

 

[JFMFG]

Stay next to the reeds on the island.

 

[River Runnin]

https://www.riverdavesplace.com/for...shot-of-proper-river-mouth-drive-line.224851/

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Just follow Vin

 

[e911]

https://www.riverdavesplace.com/for...shot-of-proper-river-mouth-drive-line.224851/

Thanks for the link, yeah that’s the line I usually run.

 

[HPBoats83]

Am I the only one that’s too chicken to run up there? I get stuck almost every time! [emoji2357]


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Am I the only one that’s too chicken to run up there? I get stuck almost every time! [emoji2357]


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If you hug the island it's bad. If your going up river you need to be West of the island and when you get to the island shoot over to the East side and hug it. Only time it gets tough is when some jackass is floating across the path forcing you to go close to the island or sandbar. I usually keep distance from other boats but sometimes it gets close...

 

[Rondog4405]

Is the no wake area on the west side a no-go anymore? I didnt make it up river all last season. The year b4 it was doable on that west side .

 

[throttle]

Well, the levels have been up a bit if that helps your headset.

If you are not comfortable with it, stay back and follow someone.

I stay close to the grass, keep head on swivel and watch boat traffic, if it seems busy I slow down and fall back patiently.


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[DWC]

Is the no wake area on the west side a no-go anymore? I didnt make it up river all last season. The year b4 it was doable on that west side .

Tried it once early last season. No go. The wind was going opposite the current so we were dead ass stuck.

 

[Ace in the Hole]

Is the no wake area on the west side a no-go anymore? I didnt make it up river all last season. The year b4 it was doable on that west side .

I couldn't get through it last season... may have been water level related...but its just full of silt. I just take the "zig zag" (only way I can describe it..I don't deviate) and hope the fucking rental jet ski's aren't playing around there..About ran one of them over in November.

 

[e911]

If you hug the island it's bad. If your going up river you need to be West of the island and when you get to the island shoot over to the East side and hug it. Only time it gets tough is when some jackass is floating across the path forcing you to go close to the island or sandbar. I usually keep distance from other boats but sometimes it gets close...

Do you mean like this?

 

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Do you mean like this?

Yes and no. Approaching the island, yes. I'll keep hugging the island the whole way. That green line shows going East of the island putting a sandbar between you and the island.

 

[wet hull]

I always hug the reed island going up and back down. Just remember everyone does as well. Coming down yesterday had a guy coming straight at me and wouldn't change his line. I let off throttle and he passd on my right. He was in the wrong a 100% but I saw it and acted accordingly. When I go up river I immediately cut to the right just past the island in case traffic is coming down river as that is their proper path. It is becoming a dangerous line in that regard.

 

[Desert Whaler]

Yeah . . . listen to the advice given here and take your time . . . tune-out all the bullshit going on and stay safe.
Once you've 'got a line', stay comfortable with it . . . it's just a small section, but can be a critical one.

 

[crzy2bealive]

Never had a problem using the no wake side the past 7 years.

Last year was low but still doable from Easter to October.

I’m usually crossing around 10am and 3pm


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[spark2678]

Do you mean like this?

Yes at the beginning, no towards the end. Hug island all the way around.

 

[HBCraig]

Yes at the beginning, no towards the end. Hug island all the way around.

X 2

 

[e911]

Will do , thanks again guys

 

[HCP3]

Just be aware that everyone "hugs the island" going up and down and it can be difficult to see the other boat coming at you around the corner... I am surprised there aren't more accidents there.

 

[JFMFG]

Just be aware that everyone "hugs the island" going up and down and it can be difficult to see the other boat coming at you around the corner... I am surprised there aren't more accidents there.

It’s not that difficult to see other boats going around the island in my opinion.

 

[Bobby V]

Do you mean like this?

 

[farmo83]

It amazes how lakes have area's you just have to "know where your going."

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

It amazes how lakes have area's you just have to "know where your going."

And there is some common sense involved. I’ve made the trip for 20 years, only had an issue once when I got forced off my line by and oncoming boat. It’s not that difficult to figure out, dark water good, tan water bad.

 

[nowski]

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Everyone should put this pic on their desktop for future reference just in case you've killed too many crain bells this season...