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I spoke with the new owners at Eleven Point Canoe Rental and they didn't say anything about Cane Bluff being closed. What is the best way to get ahold of Brian Sloss now? Thanks

Considering putting in at Cane Bluff over the weekend and spending a few nights on the river. With current river levels is there enough water for a loaded to canoe. Not worried about a few drags but just don't to be pulling through every riffle. Thanks

Thanks for the input. I might try the 12 mile stretch above Boiling Springs. In your opinion does that water move quicker than BS to Slabtown?

Considering fishing boiling springs to slab town on an overnight trip. Will have an entire day but need to be off river by 1pm the following day. Just wandering if this 15 mile stretch is doable within this time frame? Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks

My bad, I meant spinning reel. I gave up the zebco 33 many years ago! Thanks for the suggestions so far.

I'm in the market for a new spin casting fishing reel and am looking for suggestions. I'd like a reel that can handle getting wet and thrown around a little bit. I largely fish for smallmouth on various Missouri steams. Any thoughts?

What general location of the meramec where you fishing? Thanks for sharing the pics. I'm laid up after having food surgery so I have to live vicariously through people like you at the moment.

I've floated that stretch several times and would certainly check it out. You will likely be putting in at Peters Ford and floating down to the campground. There are some really nice runs with great habitat scattered between some long slow running pools. I've caught some real nice smallies along that stretch. I've had real good luck throwing a buzz bait in the weeds along the bank. You'll catch some nice spotted and smallmouth bass using this techniqe. Be prepared to paddle for a long time through the slow stretches but in my experience it's certainly worth it. Let me know how it goes. Good luck!

It is ashame that it isn't against the law. I'm not one to generally want more laws but when it comes to blatant abuse of a stream it doesn't seem right! What about the clean water act? What if you owned land downstream adjacent to this propert?

Thanks! I appreciate it.

I'm considering trout fishing lake taneycomo for the the first time this winter. I'd really like to rent a secluded cabin on taneycomo that could suit 2 families. I'm looking for suggestions. I'll be asking technique questions later! thanks

I'm looking to stay in a secluded cabin on lake taneycomo and do some winter trout fishing with my family. Any suggestions? thanks

I'm looking to stay in a secluded cabin on lake taneycomo and do some winter trout fishing with my family. Any suggestions? Seclusion is key! thanks

I'm considering doing a float this weekend on the upper gasconade putting in at Wilbur Allen mdc access and I'm wondering what suitable water levels are for that area? Does anybody have any input on the floating conditions of that area? Thanks

Lucky you! The upper Whitewater river is beautiful! I used to fish the river near Sedgewickville on a regular basis. Whenever I would have a bad fishing outing on another river or get into a fishing slump I'd head to the upper Whitewater River and almost always break out of my slump. Upper Crooked Creek in Bollinger County is another great stream in that area I used to fish quite a bit.

My cousin and I are wanting to float from centerville access to hwy K brindge next week thurs through sat. march 20 - 22. We will need my truck to be shuttled. Does anyone have any suggestions for an outfitter who would shuttle this time of year? Also, is the river accessable at hwy k this time of year? Thanks barry

Hey Al, was that Jerkbait you caught the 20 incher on a soft plastic or hard jerkbait? I assume you were using a very slow approach? Thanks for the great report! barry

I've heard about white bass runs on the lower N. Fork. Does anybody have some advice for catching them? I use light spinning tackle. What lures do you suggest and at what depth should I work them? Where should I focus my attention, slow water, riffles, eddies etc.. Is it similar to fishing for black bass?

With the lack of rain obviously the river is heading downward. My question is what is suitable flow for putting in at the MDC's Hebron access? I"ll be with my cousin Hank on saturday and we will have a loaded canoe. I've put in at Twin Bridges with the Tecumseh gauge at 2.95ft and had no problems. I would imagine that if we don't get anymore rain the river will be a little below this. Any ideas?

I'm Hanks delinquent cousin and I'll be accompanying him on our trip down the N Fork. My question is where is kelly bridge? It has been refrenced in several of the messages but I can't seem to find it on my maps. okay I am an idiot. I just now saw the directions to Kelly bridge in one of the messages. Sorry about that! Dissregard my previous message.

That's funny stuff Hank! You know getting through Lebbanon is the toughest part of the trip especially around 5pm on a friday. How does the song go?

Does anyone know of someone who provides reliable shuttle service during the off season on the Niangua River around the Bennett Springs Area? I may be floating this area in early December and will need my truck to be shuttled to the take out. Let me know if you have any suggestions.

Brian, Do you expect the the river to be running stained from Greer to Whitten this weekend? I know the river level in Bardly shot up but I am not sure about that upper area.

I'm wondering if there are any gravel bars on the eleven point river between Stinking Pond float camp and Horseshoe Bend? I know the eleven point is sparse on gravel bars and I'm looking for a place to camp in that area other than the designated float camps.