Help With Fishing The Niangua

[dpenrod]

a buddy and i are going down next week to fish the park, but we are going to stay an extra day to float the niangua. neither of us have targeted smallmouth before. was looking for some help on what stretch would be a good day float and some tactics to use. was thinking of streamers and a sink tip line. didn't know if they'd hit hoppers on top. anyway, some direction would be appreciated. also need a shuttle service. we have our own floatables, but need a ride.

[drew03cmc]

Darin, a T130, 4ft leader with 6# tippet, and a 7'6" glass 6wt would set you up fine! For flies, buggers, clousers, cats whiskers, briminators, etc...Have fun, and let me know how you do!

[Paola Cat]

Slumpbusters and Wooly Buggers. Maybe a few poppers and crawdads. If you go during the week, the aluminum hatch won't be bad. How long of a float are you looking to do? I like fishing above the park .... skinnier water. For a short trip you could do Fort Niangua to Sand Spring. For a longer trip you could do Moon Valley to Riverfront or Sand Spring. That strectch has SMBs, KYs, trout, gogglemeisters, and brim. I think Riverfront and Sand Spring might haul. Sink tip, full sink, floating line .... they all work. Post a report when you get back. PC