Selecting the best oar for a drift boat??? - IFish Fishing Forum
Apr 7, 2012 · Carlisle offers an 8" wide blade, but these are better suited on a large raft or 20' drift boat. Going to the magnums (Cataract / which Lamiglas uses on their oar packages) or the standard Carlisle blades will totally change the dynamics of your oars - in a good way; especially with weight in your boat.
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May 26, 2016 · Never - repeat - never clamp type oar locks. I have been involved with the drift boat industry for 40 plus years. Sold hundreds of pairs of oars - never clamped oar locks! Wrap them so as said before you can adjust, feather and resist the possibility of getting them stuck and flipping your boat. Just saying. Jump on the offer of the Sawyer lights.
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Feb 26, 2007 · Nine foot oars would be pretty standard. You'll find a variety of (good) opinions about which type of oars are best. Personally I like Sawyer Lites. I have tried most in 40 eyars of drift boating. I really like the light weight of the Sawyers, and they have held up …
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Feb 7, 2015 · There are many different kinds of oars for drift boats that come in different lengths. And.... there is a huge price difference in some of these things. On my last drift boat i up graded to a set of heavy carbon fiber oars. They had the lighter weight versions that actually flexed a bit, and the heavier models that were balanced with weights.
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Apr 26, 2020 · Recently got a drift boat. It has wood oars and I’m curious what are your favorite oars to use in your drift boats? I have taken the boat down the river in Washington for one float while the fishing season is closed. River is still open to float, just can’t put a line in the water lol I was not the only boat on the water either.
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Feb 7, 2004 · Smaller streams and rivers are a little tight in spots to use a 9-½ foot oar. If you have a high-sided 16’ drift boat you may be better served with 9’ oars (a happy medium) so you don’t have to raise your hands too high to get the blades into the water. On a newer low-sided boat a 9-foot oar seems to be a perfect match.
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Oct 19, 2020 · I have a Drift Boat that is 80" oar lock to oar lock. This is probably a personal choice and or to each ones build and strength but how much difference is a 9' oar from a 9 1/2' oar when rowing? I'm shopping for a used oars, there are more 9' …
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Dec 31, 2019 · Cataract, Sawyers, Edge or other in your opinion best oar for drift boat, Purchased a used 17 x 61 driftboat that came with 9.6" oars, feel these are too short and need to upgrade to longer oars. Would love to be able to try them out before committing to $$$ for the longer oars. any suggestion on how to go about this.
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Jun 19, 2011 · I have always changed out my wood oars every 4 years, and more often if used heavily. Checking your oars after every trip is a good idea but it is a hard habit to get into. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.