Flint

I don't know how many cfs it was, but circa 1994 , I went solo from the hwy 36 bridge to a take out near big lazar. The gauge on the 36 bridge was covered up and you could barely see up under the 36 bridge. I guess it was 15 foot or more because the gauge was covered up. I was solo in a 15 foot Mad River Explorer. I still have five canoes. I had only a bow and a stern bags installed, on my knees, no saddle. I took in some water as I passed over hightower shoals, pulled up in some willow trees and emptied out. When I looked at the yellow jacket shoals, ( I recognized the shore line ) I choosed straight middle and I passed over THe horseshoe at yellow jacket I could see a faint line of the horseshoe. No rocks were exposed and I consider myself very lucky. I didn't have my camera that day, you could see why.,but I have pictures on my website about the same year(s) of me going through the horshoe at Yellowjacket.go to www.rickywhitley.com. Click the pictures and video and you'll see me with the ABB. band . The picture of the guy with the boonie hat in the middle of the bottom of the horeshoe. The others with blue Kayak is on Hatchett creek Al. And green open canoe dropping powell falls ( classIV) Locust Fk Warrior Al. I went to the Flint today May 5 2013. It was over 11 ft and stained. I had my boat but backed out, alittle cool could't get in the mood. Headed to Hatchett. I don't reccomend going down the Flint at that high level. I've never seen it that high since and probably would't do it again. I've never been stung by the yellow jacket, The one on river right I allways avoid. I've been whitewater canoeing for over 30 years and still feel like a teenager. You can to become one with your canoe, good luck to you. Ricky Whitley www.rickywhitley.com