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Show water , different heights of ( 1068 106S ) the sand bars , a man that is accustomed to sand bars on the river can distinguish the line of a sand bar under water , although it may be six , eight , ten , or twelve inches under the water ; always a little break in the water on the surface ; a person ( wouldn't wouldnt ) notice that unless they were ( experi- experi ) qnced . ( R . 4232 . ) V / It is easier to find the channel very late in the season , in October or November , when the river is at the very lowest and more confined . ( R . 4232 . ) In the trips which he has made on the river he , has noticed the channel is never in the same place . That is , not two weeks in succession , or two days in succession sometimes , the channel is not in the same place another time a later will ; may go , year , you find the channel back where you had seen it the year previously . ( R . 4233 . ) It is possible to see the channel change while you are watching it , even a few minutes , when the bars are cutting . This happens as the water is reaching its lowest level , receding , when it has dropped off the top of the high sand bars , and working under the edges of them . ( R . 4233 . ) You can see the channel changing . They think they know where to go ; chances are they ( don't dont ) know the depth of the water they pick for the channel then ; they ( can't cant ) see far enough ahead at one time ; they ( majr may ) get into pockets . . ( R . ( 4233-4234 4233--4234 ) . ) The river has several channels or braided channels , , generally between the big bends , where there is |