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By McKenzieDriftBoat.com

Low water Deso/Gray Canyons in a Dory

I've done Deso in my raft over 20 times, but I'm wondering what the lowest water level anyone has done it in a wooden Dory? I have a 16' Briggs "Rogue River Special" that I'd love to take on our July 8th trip, but I'm a little hesitant, looking at what flows might be by then.

Any comments would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! hal

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Permalink Reply by Jim Rubino on July 8, 2012 at 4:59am

thanks for the update. hope you had a great trip, I'll keep your info in mind next year whatever the flows are.

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Permalink Reply by Hal Jaeke on July 8, 2012 at 7:07pm

Larry,

Glad you had a good trip! That's good info. to have on the minimum flows. I have over 20 runs on Deso in a raft, but wasn't real keen on running my Briggs at levels under 2500. I remember how nice we all thought is was when the concrete ramp at Swayzees was put in, but I can imagine what a bear that must of been with the end of the ramp above the water!