Chattahoochee

There is a wall of rock a couple hundred feet after the rapid that requires a quick right line folllowed by a left line. At lower release levels this is an easy section. At higher levels the water has boils and moves much faster. This picture was taken during 1 unit of flow.

A pourover hole on near Georgia riverbank - the hole is in at approx 9000cfs. A good spot for loops.

Since the Winter of late 2015/early 2016, Tie Snake has changed.

There is now a boulder that poses a pin/piton potential on the old boof line. It was brought there from really high waters (talking 60,000 cfs for a period of time a little over a year ago). The hole that used to be at the bottom no longer exists as the same high waters blew it out.

At 4,000-5,000 cfs, it's more like a wave train.

At lower flows is when it is technical and somewhat creeky. That is when the easiest line now is to punch the wave at the top and stay far right after wards. There are plenty of eddy hopping options too. Biggest issue is the shallow boulder that sits above the wave/hole in the middle of the rapid. If you are upside down on it, it has been known to split foreheads and break paddles.

Playhole that's best at 13,000 CFS. Eddy access if you roll quick on the river left side after the feature. Directly to the river left side of the middle pylon of the 13th Street Bridge.

This rapid changes with water levels.

850 cfs: Shallow, but runnable. Flips at this level can result in hitting rocks.

4,500 cfs: Hole at the bottom of the rapid comes in. If looking to sneak, run to the right of the hole by staying on the right side of the rooster tail in the middle of the rapid.

9,000 cfs: Hole is at its prime level, can be difficult to punch. If unable to punch through the hole, you will get surfed and provide entertainment for those watching on Cutbait Island. No hazards below, but can be a rather deep swim.

13,000 cfs: Hole is still in, but easier to punch through.

A great spot to play at various levels at two to three units.  A quick recovery is needed to keep from washing down into Wave Shaper Rapid.  This hole is immediately above the Wave Shaper Rapid.

This picture was taken at 9000 cfs. At this level it is a fast moving feature with lots of action below the rapid. Current is very strong under the surface. You are led directly to The Good Wave below this rapid.

This feature exists at every flow level. As levels rise it becomes a tremendous wave. At flows above 8000 this becomes a class 3 wave. If the pool behind the wave is high and the flow is at least 8k there is marginal eddy service. At 13K there is reliable eddy service.

Directly downstream of Good Wave. A nice wave to work on surfing. At 2 units the shelf rock that forms rapid is close to surface so keep that boat upright. This wave tends to wash out after an hour or so of 3 or 4 unit release as the pool fills in.

Rehab is the name given to the swim one makes to the steps downstream during higher flows.  Attainment upstream during big releases is incredibly challenging.  The walk back to the island gives you time to reflect on why you missed your roll.