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There is some pretty froggy, deep water down from the access, but you'd be hard pressed to find anything but riffles at the access. A short jaunt downstream would probably net better results.

Access is open, and the river was clear of all blockages as of 3 weeks ago from hazelgreen to 133. There WAS a big blockage just downstream of 133 (past the access) and that one was particularly dangerous. Kayak drag only.

Might check with that new campground by the hwy 7 bridge. I've noticed the last couple weeks they have a trailer full of canoes and a van sitting on their property. I know they didn't do shuttles last year, but maybe they had enough calls to buy all the canoes. ..

I actually live about 5 minutes from 133 and 10 minutes from hwy 7. Also have some family property about halfway down on the river. I saw 4 jet boats running close to wide open halfway between 133 and 7 (going upstream) last week. Braver fellas than I .

PWC wouldn't last too long up here. Too many strainers and shallow canoe draggers. Would be fun to see em try, though. Tragic accident down there. Jet boats make me nervous.

Has some contact information. http://www.visitpulaskicounty.org/rv_listing.asp?ID=1096&Company=Indian+Hills+Campground&BusinessStreet=24700+Highway+7&BusinessCity=Richland&BusinessState=MO&BusinessZip=65556&BusinessPhone=573-765-2959&WebPage=&Image_Filename=blank%2Egif&Map_It_Image=blank%2Egif&Map_It_Link=www%2Ebatchgeo%2Ecom%2Fmap%2F5d6ca5577f69b181d375676b36273032&Web_site_Image=blank%2Egif&Hotels=&Miles_FLW=10&Number_Rooms=7&Pool_Indoor=No&Pool_Outdoor=No&High_Speed_Internet=No&Wireless_Internet=No&Continental_Breakfast=No&Hot_Breakfast=No&Dining_on_Premises=No&Business_Center=No&Inside_Corridors=No&Room_Service=&Fitness_Center=No&Meeting_Space=&Microwave_Refrigerator=No&Kitchenettes=No&Pets=No&Laundry_Facilities=No&Coin_Laundry=No&Public_Hot_Tub=No&Hot_Tub_Rooms=No&Online_Reservations=No&Reservations_URL=

No, it's run by different folks from the restaurant in the cave. I can get the number off the sign when I drive by today. I'll update you.

Below the bridge. You literally drive by the driveway on your way into the public access. I went by and talked with the owner and he's a real nice guy. I hope the best for him.

Noticed a new campground has been setup there next to the Mitschele Access near the HWY 7 bridge in Pulaski County. Not sure what all they're planning, but they've got an alternate boat ramp that's a hell of a lot better than the public one. Would be nice if they'd do some kayak/canoe transportation. I THINK they're called Indian Hills Campground, or something similar.

Man, those look like potential family vacations this summer. Thanks guys.

Yeah, it's been dwindling over the years from developmnt.

Almost sounds like a line problem. I've used line that gave me similar issues, and I switched to a less memory type line and haven't had issues. I've been using 12 lb yozuri hybrid with good luck.

Cool, man. Never seen a map of Bittersweet. Have you been back recently?

I am getting back into it too. Honeyrun is only a 20 minute drive, but I really like Bittersweet. Trail of the 4winds is usually an butt-kicker for me.

You picked a good weekend to float, I'll probably watch you float by from my lawn chair

I've seen them around the HWY 133 access just south of Richland.

Man, I can't see how you could pass up a Citica or Curado at that price. My max for reels is about 150 bucks, and I've got a fleet of Abu Garcia Premiers and Stx's right now that I love, but Curado's have ALWAYS been rock solid and would be my first recommendation.

Only keep the white meat, and cut em up into steak-sized chunks (if it's a big'n). Then, soak em out for 24 hours or so in water in the fridge. I generally change the water 2-3 times during that period and once the meat is firm and white, I cook it. I never freeze em. I generally like mine cornmeal breaded and fried with some hot sauce, pickled peppers and lemons.

Yes, I do. I live right in town. I tell ya, I've never seen more damage to these gravel roads!

Boy, I've never seen so many pipe culverts laying exposed on these dirt roads around here... this is scary bad flooding, and I'm afraid it ain't over yet. The rain has been unreal here in Richland. I just drove out to visit a friend who lives near a creek, and it took me almost an hour to travel the 15 miles both ways to his house because of the road damage and low water crossings. Unreal.

Seconded. The racist bs is not necessary or appreciated.

That pretty much says it all. The flying carp have made it as high as HWY 133 outside richland, I saw one today myself.

Yeah, there really is that big a difference. Those are two very different kayaks. The pungo is narrower, faster,and less stable than the ascend. The ascend is wider, has way more storage, and is more specialized towards fishing. I've paddled both pretty extensively, and I can say I'd probably go with the Pungo. If you step up to the Ascend D12, I'd go with that.

Man, I hate snakes. I'll just watch from the truck. haha

Yep, but I've seen em underwater poised like that before, waiting for fish. I darn near stepped on a cottonmouth that was "fishing" in a few feet of water once, and that would've been a painful 45 minute drive, indeed.