Nightbrew

I can see how that would affect things. But north fork has its own gauge, and they both always show different readings. Are the gauges at the bridge?

Hey guys I'm thinking of doing an overnighter on the bryant in a couple of weeks. Ive picked a couple of options but I need to what to look for on the gauge at tecumseh. As in if the gauge says this only float below this, etc. Im ok with some dragging just didnt want it to be a dragathon. Also what stretch is the best smallmouth fishing? Currently I was thinking bertha ford to hodgson mill or hodgson mill to cook access. Any info is appreciated.

Thanks for all the helpful advice as usual. I just took the plunge and picked up a 16ft camper of craigslist. Maiden voyage this weekend!

What cfs and or gauge height should the river be to float this section w/o too much dragging? Current data shows pretty good but the gauge is down at big piney. Let me know what you think

Tell me if Im wrong here but the current cfs shows .31 Am I wrong in saying there is no flow in this river. Normal for this week shows somewhere from 10 to 20 cfs. Any advice? Also thanks for mentioning fiery fork and cedar camp. I see fiery fork on the river map, but can someone give me a mile marker estimate of ceder camp, thanks Nightbrew

Guys, I have never floated on the little niangua and was wondering if it floatable now. Im ok with some dragging but would like to avoid a situation with more dragging than paddling. Any advice on a stretch? Might do an overnighter. If possible reference points/accesses mentioned in the paddlers guide as I am not familar with the local landmarks. Any advice is appreciated, thanks ahead of time

Al, I agree that the kingfisher might be a barge going down the river. I did notice a wenonah today called the aurora. Judging by its specs, it might be the ticket.

yeah, I have looked at the fisherman and was concerned about it being too short. There is the kingfisher 16'. I dont see any info from wenonah on the hull design ie flat, shallow arch, shallow vee. Al, am I wrong in saying that the shallow arch hulls have an initial wobble to them, more so than a flat bottom? thanks again

Thanks again guys, Justin how bad are the buffalos? Any cracks, or has the outer layer gone by the wayside? I grew up in Gainesville, my dad could probably run over pick one up. Al, do you think mad river has a boat that would meet my standards? Still concerned about the shallow arch bottom.

Chief, that forum would be great. Everyone has their own budget, but I just want to make sure I use my money as wisely as possible. Anyone have experience with stability standing with both shallow arch and flat bottom hull designs. I just assumed due to research I've done that the flat bottom is best for I want to do. thanks

Al, you really think the guide would be more stable standing? I have concerns about the shallow arch bottom. I dont know if i have ever paddled one out of memory but dont they tend to wobble more, before the secondary stability kicks in? My unfortunate position is that there is no dealer locally, so I can not easily demo one. Thanks

Need opinions guys. I have been looking for a new canoe for a while now and have been looking at alot of internet info. I would like to find a buffalo 16 but those arent showing up much nowadays. I have decided through research that the old town camper model is very similar to the buffalo according to specs. However the camper is available in a 15 or 16 foot model. Use will consist of 85-90% solo fly fishing while standing on local rivers and creeks. The remaining % I will take the wife on short runs to swim, picnic etc. I feel the 15 would be easier to manage solo, but I wonder if I would lose some stability due to less area making contact with the water. Or there may not be enough difference to tell. Any thoughts?

Thanks Al. I didnt think that small amount of width would make that much difference, but thats why I am here asking. Standing in the canoe to fish is something that has recently become more important to me, as I have begun to fly fish more and more. It seems way easier to cast the fly rod standing than sitting. I appreciate all your info.

Thanks again griz, I ended up pm'ing bobber last night and will wait for a response. Unfortunately I have been working w/Larry at OMTC and there is a long waiting list for buffalos, again due to the lack of production over the last 2 years. Hopefully bobber gets back w/me.

Well that says alot, did you say that Bobber typically has some buffalos for sale? I wish they still made them, I would like to look at some custom colors.

Thanks grizwilson, if I felt comfortable standing in the buffao do you think that I would feel much difference standing in the app?

Hi guys I need some advice on purchasing a canoe. I recently paddled a friends 16ft buffalo. It was great, I really liked the stability and the rocker made it quite manuverable. I was able to stand up in it with ease. The specs for the old town appalachian show to be very similar, but the buffalo has a flat bottom campared to the shallow arch of the appalachian. On another website I found the app's rocker to be 2.5" which is what buffalo has on their website for their 16 footer. Has anyone paddled both of these? I know everyone likes the discoveries but I dont know if I would like less rocker. I mostly downstream float and would rarely be taking the boat on lakes. Any advice, thanks

If you need any help with getting things set up you can always swing by plateau fly shop in springfield. Those guys are helpful and chase not trout species frequently.

A friend and I went to the dam on sunday and right when we pulled up a guy was trying to revive about a 12lb male at outlet 2. A bystander mentioned he caught the fish about an before then but kept it around way too long,(pics etc) and Im sure out the water for large portions of that time. I didnt stick around to see the outcome but no matter what it wasnt good to begin with.

Does anybody have any report info? Thinking about going down tomorrow w/a friend, and I havent seen anything recent. I would love to here from someone who fished yesterday or today. Thanks

Would you care to give the website with the special deal?

Would this float be wise with current water levels, I never been on this section before and dont know what it is like? How is the fishing?

Riverrat, I have been interested in fishing the upper portion of the Jacks Fork. Im thinking above Alley Springs, is the fishing pretty good up there?

Hey guys, I was thinking of floating down from baptist camp this weekend. Is this wise? I have done this before and did some dragging but I cant recall just what the water level was. Any input will be appreciated, thanks Matt

Hello, some friends and I are considering doing a float/fish somewhere between slabtown and ft wood. What kind of float can we expect this weekend, I know the water is down. Will we be dragging alot or not much? Has anyone fished this recently,hows the bite? Im looking for any info I can to help make this decision. Thanks ahead of time,Matt