Sorry for not posting for four months but...
We did paddle the BSF in May and had a great trip. 600cfs at Leatherwood.
Did Station Camp to Alum Ford. Camped just after the right turn and beach after the Salt Branch. Not many spots on this weekend in that area but we made it work.
5 of the 6 of us ran Devil's Jump, all 5 bit it. I was the one to portage, my 12' Perception Prodigy just didn't like some of the bigger rapids so I knew it wouldn't take the jump to well.
After Blue Heron there are very few spots to camp and we ended up going all the way to Alum Ford on Day 2 and stayed at the campsite there. After Yamacraw it is all flat water and NO camping that we could find.
Rapids were often and pretty nice throughout before Yamacraw bridge. Like I said my boat was not made for these waters, it sits very low and takes on water easily. My buddies sit-o-top worked great, wide and stable...scupper holes help a lot.
Great trip with a lot of action. My style is more relaxed but anytime on the water is a great time. We try to always do 2 night trips and honestly this was a bit short for that and we are never in a hurry. The fishing was good as well. Caught smallies casting swim baits into the rapids and after.
