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I think that the extra length when you have a standing platform is intentional - and improves stability. I recently bought a Scadden Skykomish Sunrise from North Fork Outdoors, which is 10'6. No issues with maneuverability - although it is a bit of a bear on really windy days, but last weekend I added a trolling motor and battery to address that issue ;^) I was looking at the Outcast boats as well, and the primary reasons for choosing the Scadden model over the Outcast was the combination of casting platform, capacity, and the river rating.

Awesome fly, and a most excellent post showing the process!

Brilliant!

If you're into some stillwater action, I would suggest trying Sulphur Lake. It's abt 100K northwest of Peace River - rainbow and brookies

Lookin good! thanks for reminding me... I've been doing up chironomids and dragon fly nymphs lately

Thanks for the tip - Canadian too!

Been to a couple places where the picnic table tops were too thick for my regal clamp vise. But after getting a Peak vise (which came with both pedestal and clamp), I use the pedestal exclusively. The pedestal just seems more versatile. Height hasn't been an issue, as I always use the height extension for the Peak. I also prefer having the material cut-offs on the desk instead of my lap... haven't gotten around to getting one of those under desk garbage bag things. As far as spinning deer hair, the pedestal poses no problem - the thread would break long before the pedestal would move.