Edgey creekers: Octane 85 vs fly?
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Edgey creekers: Octane 85 vs fly?
Just curious if anyone has paddled both these boats and could comment on which would be the better creeker. Is the 85 generally considered TOO edgey for class IV+ creeking?
Re: Edgey creekers: Octane 85 vs fly?
I don't paddle 4 plus but the edges on the 85 will grab on rocks, especially compared to the Spanish Fly. The Option is BF creek boat
Re: Edgey creekers: Octane 85 vs fly?
I'm also interested in comparisons as well as experience on how the 85 runs with a 220 lb weight. I would love an edgier & dryer fly in my next boat!
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I use to weigh 220 
When I did I found the 91 to be a much dryer Octane for me than the 85. The 85 is a great boat. Look at Jeremy's descriptions- river runner, up to 190 pounds. For river running the 85 is fine at 220, but much wetter than the 91 in the pre aluminum mold. Try the new 85 - the bow rises higher than my new 91 so it could be dryer; you will catch rocks on the edges on low water creeking in the 85
My experience and 2 cents
When I did I found the 91 to be a much dryer Octane for me than the 85. The 85 is a great boat. Look at Jeremy's descriptions- river runner, up to 190 pounds. For river running the 85 is fine at 220, but much wetter than the 91 in the pre aluminum mold. Try the new 85 - the bow rises higher than my new 91 so it could be dryer; you will catch rocks on the edges on low water creeking in the 85My experience and 2 cents