River Smallie

Sold. Thank you Nathan.

Sold. Thank you Josh.

The middle to the end of June is usually very good as far as night time temps and water level.

I kind of know how to drive a drift boat, I kind of know how to catch fish, I am an absolute expert at beer drinking, I am an absolute expert at having a good time on the river. I don't know what that retails for, but its a guaranteed adventure.

By the way, this is the fishing addition from Austin Kayak. It comes with an anchor trolley and anchor and the side gear shelf with a Scotty rod holder. It also has 2 recessed Scotty mounts behind the rear seat that will hold any Scotty product. I will also throw in a new catch cooler that fits in the front.

I'd make a package deal on the both of them for $1700.

I may consider holding on to the accessories for a lower price in a few weeks, but for now I would like to keep it as a package deal.

I usually transport it on a Thule XSporter in the bed of my truck, but have car topped it as well. As long as you place a moving blanket on the painted surface and/or glass of your car you can just push it up into the saddles. If you need a rack I have a Yakima car top rack (towers, crossbars and locks) with the wind deflector that I would throw in for the $925. You would still have to buy the saddles and the fit clips (unless you drive a Passat).

I probably have spent more time outfitting and polishing than fishing. My wife and kids love to river fish as well, so usually when we go I take the tandem kayak so my 12 year old daughter can fish out of the front. Therefore, I only get to take this boat when I am solo or with friends. I work in the Soulard area, so that is what I used for the listing. Its close to a new boat (I think I paid about $1100 + $110 in tax for it Alpine Shop last year), then added the accessories which is where I cam up with the $925 number. Although not shown the boat will come with (1) Scotty Anchor Lock for the front anchor, (1) front folding anchor, (2) Scotty 280 rod holders, (2) Scotty Orca 400 rod holders, (2) retractable dog leases, (1) Drag Chain (double in bicycle tube), (1) Scotty Gimbal Mount, (1) Scotty Gear Head, (1) Scotty Adjustable Extension, and (1) Yak Attack Pan Fish Camera Pole. Along with the Ram mount and 4 Talon mounts the number seems fair to me. I may even throw in a day of fishing from the drift boat, lunch, beverages and flies or lures with the sale.

It hurts to sell, but its the deal I had to make with my wife so I could order a new drift boat. Yes, I am eating them......another deal with my wife for the drift boat........She tells me that I need to lose 30 pounds. The parasol is $925 and it comes with a free Coosa.

I apologize for not posting the price. I am negotiable at $925.

Sold.

Up for sale is my prized Jackson Coosa. This is my 3rd Coosa, so I have the accessories completely dialed in. This boat is in excellent condition. It saw the water less than 10 times last year and is always garage kept. I have treated it with UV protectant 3 times since the original pick up from the Alpine Shop last May. It includes everything in photos. Here are some of the accessories I have added: (4) Talon Gear Mounts (2) Front Hatch Rod Holders (1) Scotty GoPro Mount (1) Front Anchor Mount (2) Anchor Leashes (1) Ram GPS Mount (2) Jackson Side Mesh Pockets (1) Spare Front Hatch (*) Additional Accessories that I can explain I have over $400 in accessories on this boat which retails for about $1100. If you plan to fish Missouri waters, or just have fun over at Creve Coeur Lake, you will not find a nicer boat. Feel free to contact me with questions. The asking price is $925. Thanks for looking. 314810SevenThreeOneZero

We are planning a float from Blue Spring down to Rymers. We have used Harvey's in the past, for a car shuttle, but at around $90 we are looking for someone new. I have checked with all of the local liveries (i.e. Windy's, Circle B, Carr's etc.), but heard there is a new very reasonably priced shuttle provider in the area. Anyone have an ideas? Thanks in advance.

I don't live near there (University City), but a friend (Festus) and I usually fish that stretch of river 5 or so times a year. If you send a couple of dates, maybe we could hook up down there and do the 2 car deal. I have a truck with a kayak rack and can easily transport 4 or so kayaks. In years past, we have always waited for one of the bus drivers from Jeff's canoe rental to get back from their morning runs and spotted them cash to drive us up to the put -in in my truck and then park it at Jeff's. It is always interesting and exciting when you get near the bridge, just to see if the truck is there or if it is on a joy ride straight out of Ferris Bueller.

Alley will most likely be packed. You may even have problems with Shawnee because it is relatively small and some of the overflow from Alley (if it is full) will head to Shawnee. I have never had good luck finding a camping spot on a holiday weekend at the National Parks campgrounds. If you really find yourself in a bind - Harvey's Circle B campground has an "Emergency" site that they don't reserve. You may be able to talk yourself in. If you need any further assistance, I may have a trick or two up my sleeve - send me a PM. Good luck and I hope the fishing is excellent. Let me know how it goes.

A friend and I are planning a two or three day trip in kayaks, mainly for fishing. We have heard that the fishing on the Gasconade is stellar. Usually, we stick to the Jack's Fork, Current and Big River. If anyone has any suggestions on the best fishing stretch and the associated camping/accommodations, it would be greatly appreciated.