Aker's To 2 Rivers

[GloryDaze]

I'm wanting to float this stretch next week starting Thursday morning at 10am and getting off the river Saturday by noon. Is this pretty reasonable to do if I will b fishing and doing some cave exploring and etc.....??

Also, is this section good for smallies??

Thanks!

[jdmidwest]

The area is great for smallies. Goggle eye and panfish too. It will be a long float but with water levels like they have been lately, you should move along well. I would take along a GPS to keep track of location if you are on a schedule for Sat. If you take time out for caves and fishing, you may have to paddle to catch up as there are some long holes in the stretch above 2 Rivers.

Smallies are hitting well now, streamers and woollies are hot flies. Crawdad crankbaits and roostertails for spin gear.

[GloryDaze]

Thanks JD- Quite honestly I'm a big fan of the craw crankbait....I think it's because I can use it while I'm in the current in my kayak and don't have to stop and get out like I would a tube or a jig. Couldn't help but notice, your from SE Missouri.. I lived there for 8 years a while back. Moved to KC in 2003 though.

[jdmidwest]

Been here all my life except for a few years in STL and KY. Great area but a 3 hour trip to trout water.

I usually spin fish out of the yak also, especially when travelling with a group. When I float alone, I get out and flyfish for the most part. Crawdad lures like the shad rap or the shallow shad rap work wonders on the smallies. Later in the summer, I break out the floating rapalas and nail them on top.