Kyle Kosovich Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I finally got a chance to float the Bryant last weekend! As luck may have it the N. Fork flooded the night before a guide trip and I got to float it three days in a row! Day one was a guide trip of a husband and wife from the home town of the "Throw'd Roll"....You know... It was a surprise guide trip gift from wife to husband for his birthday. But since the Fork flooded they were interested in floating the Bryant. They had never held a fly rod so with a few cast from shore they seemed up to the challenge. Fishing was fair. It sprinkled rain and was cloudy all day and the fish never really lit up like I had hoped if the sun came out. We did catch smallmouth, rock bass, and some entertaining longear sunfish that day though. We had a great day and had a great shore lunch and surprise birthday cake with candles and everything. They said they were expecting cold sandwiches...not in my boat I don't! Day two was and overnighter! 95 to Hodgson. Keep in mind you will have to take your boat under and over logs on this stretch of water...luckily the longboat doesn't stand high above the water so it slipped easily through all obstacles. You will have to get out of you boat for this. The fishing was good, smallmouth, goggle eye and sunfish kept us busy in every hole of water. No monsters, but thats not what we were after anyhow...peace and quite is what we caught and it was the mother load. Not another boater, floater, or fisherman on the river the two days we were fortunate enough to be on the Bryant. We camped out and had grilled salmon, salad, potatoes, and corn on the cob for dinner. Entertainment for the night was provided by the river...fireflies danced, whip-or-wills, barred owls, and American toads all sang their song. Next morning we had coffee from our French press, and a campers breakfast with sausage, hash browns, vidalia onions, green peppers, eggs, and melted cheese....mmmm...making me hungry just typing it. (almost dinner time as I write) The last day was hot and we cooled off with refreshing swims in the river and a iced watermellon from the cooler at lunch. Now summer has officially started in my book! It was a great time, great friends and great river. Can't wait till this weekend to do it all again on another stream! Here are a few Photo's by Jay Nicholson who went on the trip with me...I'll have a few of mine up soon... Kyle Kosovich Boat Builder/Guide http://www.LongboatOutfitters.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCRIVERRAT Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Bryant Creek is a great float. Did it many times but it's been a while. All of my trips have been from the mill to Norfork. Great pics and glad you had a nice time! Are you familiar with the couple who owned "Abandoned River Ranch"? HUMAN RELATIONS MANAGER @ OZARK FISHING EXPEDITIONS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Good job. Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Kosovich Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 Yes. I am familiar with the Abandoned River Ranch. They are my neighbors as a kid. Jerry and Connie Prescott. Connie unfortunately just passed away with cancer.... The business has been closed for years now though. Kyle Kosovich Boat Builder/Guide http://www.LongboatOutfitters.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCRIVERRAT Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Yes. I am familiar with the Abandoned River Ranch. They are my neighbors as a kid. Jerry and Connie Prescott. Connie unfortunately just passed away with cancer.... The business has been closed for years now though. They were very nice people, always accomodating. I'm so sorry to hear about Connie. It was a bummer when they told us they were closing the business. HUMAN RELATIONS MANAGER @ OZARK FISHING EXPEDITIONS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozark trout fisher Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I finally got a chance to float the Bryant last weekend! As luck may have it the N. Fork flooded the night before a guide trip and I got to float it three days in a row! Day one was a guide trip of a husband and wife from the home town of the "Throw'd Roll"....You know... It was a surprise guide trip gift from wife to husband for his birthday. But since the Fork flooded they were interested in floating the Bryant. They had never held a fly rod so with a few cast from shore they seemed up to the challenge. Fishing was fair. It sprinkled rain and was cloudy all day and the fish never really lit up like I had hoped if the sun came out. We did catch smallmouth, rock bass, and some entertaining longear sunfish that day though. We had a great day and had a great shore lunch and surprise birthday cake with candles and everything. They said they were expecting cold sandwiches...not in my boat I don't! Day two was and overnighter! 95 to Hodgson. Keep in mind you will have to take your boat under and over logs on this stretch of water...luckily the longboat doesn't stand high above the water so it slipped easily through all obstacles. You will have to get out of you boat for this. The fishing was good, smallmouth, goggle eye and sunfish kept us busy in every hole of water. No monsters, but thats not what we were after anyhow...peace and quite is what we caught and it was the mother load. Not another boater, floater, or fisherman on the river the two days we were fortunate enough to be on the Bryant. We camped out and had grilled salmon, salad, potatoes, and corn on the cob for dinner. Entertainment for the night was provided by the river...fireflies danced, whip-or-wills, barred owls, and American toads all sang their song. Next morning we had coffee from our French press, and a campers breakfast with sausage, hash browns, vidalia onions, green peppers, eggs, and melted cheese....mmmm...making me hungry just typing it. (almost dinner time as I write) The last day was hot and we cooled off with refreshing swims in the river and a iced watermellon from the cooler at lunch. Now summer has officially started in my book! It was a great time, great friends and great river. Can't wait till this weekend to do it all again on another stream! Here are a few Photo's by Jay Nicholson who went on the trip with me...I'll have a few of mine up soon... Bryant Creek is nice. I floated/fished it a few years back. I didn't kill the fish or anything, but got a few nice smallies, and man was the solitude nice. Its hard to come by in many ozark streams these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallagher Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Great write-up. Looks like "Jay" has quite an eye for photography as well! Carry out what you carry in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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