I was lucky enough to go on my first canoe/kayak trip last Wed/Thurs. Something I have always wanted to do. I have been on the river at Van Buren many times in my younger days in tubes, but this was my first time in a kayak.
Went with some friends who have been paddling for years, so their experience was invaluable, I had a great time and learned alot. They said this was the lowest they had seen the river in a long time. We started at Round Springs and went to Two Rivers. A very scenic trip. Made camp on gravel bar about half way down, across from on of the biggest cliffs I have ever seen. We encountered only 3 other people the whole way, they were camped on gravel bar. I have never fished the Current before, and was looking forward to testing some of those Smallies I hear so much about. The bite was pretty tough, post-front bluebird skies, but we still managed to land a few small ones. I was basically using soft plastics, and I think I may have missed some bites not being used to fishing in current. My friend and guide Terry W. who has fished these waters alot said fishing was pretty tough. But even as devoted as I am to fishing, it quickly became secondary for me to the overall experience and scenery. Something I surely look forward to doing again.
