A few basic questions

[Doorhandle]

Hey all, Ive been checking out a variety of spots and I wanted some clarification on something. Can someone define a "pool" for me? How often do they occur in rivers? My friend and I were just at the credit and we walk a good ways without finding any still water or anything that might resemble a pool. Was this maybe because of all the rain we had, which made the river too fast for them?

Thanks, just trying to find the fishies.

 

[Jacklake]

[SIZE=medium]From Wickipedia:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=medium]In a flowing [/SIZE][SIZE=medium]stream[/SIZE][SIZE=medium], a riffle-pool sequence (also known as a pool-riffle sequence) develops as a stream's hydrological flow structure alternates from areas of relatively shallow to deeper water. This sequence is present only in [/SIZE][SIZE=medium]streams[/SIZE][SIZE=medium] carrying gravel or coarser [/SIZE][SIZE=medium]sediments[/SIZE][SIZE=medium]. [/SIZE][SIZE=medium]Riffles[/SIZE][SIZE=medium] are formed in shallow areas by coarser materials such as [/SIZE][SIZE=medium]gravel[/SIZE][SIZE=medium] deposits over which water flows. Pools are deeper and calmer areas whose [/SIZE][SIZE=medium]bed load[/SIZE][SIZE=medium] (in general) is made up of finer material such as silt. [1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riffle-pool_sequence#cite_note-1#cite_note-1[/SIZE] Streams with only [SIZE=medium]sand[/SIZE][SIZE=medium] or [/SIZE][SIZE=medium]silt[/SIZE][SIZE=medium] laden beds do not develop the feature. The sequence within a stream bed commonly occurs at intervals of from 5 to 7 stream widths. [/SIZE][SIZE=medium]Meandering streams[/SIZE][SIZE=medium] with relatively coarse bed load tend to develop a riffle-pool sequence with [/SIZE][SIZE=medium]pools[/SIZE][SIZE=medium] in the outsides of the bends and riffles in the crossovers between one [/SIZE][SIZE=medium]meander[/SIZE][SIZE=medium] to the next on the opposite margin of the stream. The pools are areas of active erosion and the material eroded tends to be deposited in the riffle area between.[/SIZE]

Also see http://sportfishingamericas.wordpress.com/2010/09/05/riffle-run-pool/

 

[rich_ace_G]

pool doesn't mean still water. I would consider a pool as drop offs right after a long stream of steady fast water. a few big rocks will alter the speed of the flow and that to me creates a pool. and that also creates an obstacle for fish to move up...traffic jam.It also creates an obstacle to anglers because when one is catching....5 will start casting...traffic jam.

 

[Legend Boats]

A pool is basically an area that is deeper and has slack water. It usually forms around curves in a river system. They can sometimes be small or big so keep an eye out for slower moving water. Polarized glasses will make the biggest difference in spotting these areas. The more your on the river system the more you will notice these differences. Always keep in mind, when you catch a fish in the river, there was a reason why that fish was there at that moment and location. Hope this helps.

Henry Nguyen

 

[Legend Boats]

I would recommend you check out a 55lb. thrust trolling motor. Anything up to a 55lb. will be a 12V system. Quite no starting it and moving the canoe around for a chance to tipping it. If you did choose to go with a 4-stroke, I would recommend a 2.5hp. More than enough horsepower and comes with a built in tank that will last a very long time. 2-Strokes have become obsolete and will be smokey, mixing is involved and loud. Weight between a 2-stroke and 4-stroke only differs about 10lb. I hope this helps in your search.

Henry Nguyen