brownie ben

I'd like to hear anyone's thoughts, opinions, or knowledge on a jet motor for a 14 ft jon. Is 25 hp the smallest they make? Also if anyone knows an approximate cost for a new or used one that would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Bryantsmallie, what are the floating options for a half or full day at the current water levels? Thanks.

Has anybody fished any part of the Bryant lately?

A buddy and I went fishing near Galena last Saturday evening. Water was still up a little and flowing fast but all the algae and mcuk has been long washed out. Water quality seemed really good as a result. Caught a couple of decent (12 - 14") smallies and several nice rock bass on a pumpkin colored tube. Not much luck on any top water baits.

Catman, how did your weekend turn out fishing wise on the Bryant?

Thanks Gavin. Where did you float from / to? I'm not too familiar with the area.

Has anyone ever fished the area of Bryant where Fox Creek and Spring Creek come in? I read this was a good place for catching smallmouth but the book was about 10 years old. Didn't know if anyone had in recent experience in this particular part of the river.

I just discovered this board over the weekend. I do a lot of wade / canoe / jon boat fishing on the James and thought I give a report on my fishing trip yesterday (Sunday). Fished the James in the McCall Bridge area yesterday (assumed the Galena area would be pretty crowded) and was really disappointed. The river is expectedly low and the whole river bed was covered with algae even in the fast moving chutes. I guess this is a result of not receiving any good rain to "flood" out all the green muck. My buddy and I both didn't catch a thing as about every cast came back with algae on the lure. Conclusion - don't go until we get a hard rain. I'm still looking for an alternative river smallmouth chase for Tues if anyone has any good ideas.