In that boat, right now at 3,400 cfs discharge, not very far. Upstream from Helm Landing, there is Blackfish Creek, then the "chute", then a long gravel bar. If you are going downstream from the dam, this gravel bar should be your STOPPING/TURNAROUND POINT, unless you want to lose your lower unit. And even then, you need to know where the channel is. You really need a jon boat with a short shaft motor to fish the Cumberland, or better a tunnel hull with a jet motor.
Don't underestimate how quickly the current at 3,400 cfs can take control of your boat! Be safe and save the lower unit $$.
Originally Posted by FlyLie
In that boat, right now at 3,400 cfs discharge, not very far. Upstream from Helm Landing, there is Blackfish Creek, then the "chute", then a long gravel bar. If you are going downstream from the dam, this gravel bar should be your STOPPING/TURNAROUND POINT, unless you want to lose your lower unit. And even then, you need to know where the channel is. You really need a jon boat with a short shaft motor to fish the Cumberland, or better a tunnel hull with a jet motor.
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