How Far From Laubinger To Peters Ford?

[eric1978]

I asked this question a few months back but didn't really get an answer...Does anyone know how I could get a small john boat, with a small jet motor, on the stretch of the river between nosers mill and reikers ford? Not for right now, but maybe spring fishing with a little more water. We used to float/fish this section every year until the access road right at the mill was barrecaded. It has been about 10 years since I fished this strech, and I am dying to do it again. We would need a public access or private if anyone has access to that stretch...please help!

If you can't run up from an access farther downstream, then the jetboat probably doesn't belong up there. Sounds like a good time to break out the canoe, take a deep breath, and enjoy some peace and quiet on a nice little stream.

[Whiskey Joe]

I agree with "eric1978", sorry "Bourbeuse River Angler".

A few years back I floated from Devilsback to my friend's place (9 miles, overnight float). Usually I only see a couple of people, but this weekend EVERY hole had a motor boat in it. It wasn't bad (nice folks, slowed down, had a beer, talked fishing), but the fishing was horrible.

Fishing the section between Noser & Reikers is strange. Seems they're either on or off. One of my best fishing trips happened in this section before a summer thunderstorm in 2001. We caught a bunch and the smallest fish was 14".

Reminiscing is over! Back to the point:

My favorite canoe put-in spot on the Bourbeuse is about 6" deep all the way around the bend. I start the day by walking the canoe for 15 minutes or so. The rest of the day I don't drag at all. This is also the best fishing I've found on the river. Hmmm!

[Whiskey Joe]

To finish the topic. . .

I took my Dad to Prairie Lake in Weldon Springs. We canoed across the lake and he says he's not feeling well and we need to go back.

I pull in the minnows untie and start paddling. Then he says, "You better take me to the emergency room". Holly POOP! I paddle like a mad man while he's slumped over with his head between his knees.

There's 3 guys tight lining at the take out. They see my Dad slumped over, pull in their lines, I park & run to get the SUV, they help him out and lay him on the bank, we FLY to the hospital.

Mom met me there, Dad's in good hands, I get back to the lake. The 3 fishermen who said they were leaving, stayed for 2 hours to watch my stuff! It goes to show, folks are alright, especially fishin' folks.

Dad had low sodium & malnutrition from eating only banana's for a month because he has Crohn's disease and bananas don't hurt him and some book said it was a good thing to do. He's fine now.

What a heralding day fishing! We only caught a few fingerling largemouth and some bluegill.

[eric1978]

To finish the topic. . .

I took my Dad to Prairie Lake in Weldon Springs. We canoed across the lake and he says he's not feeling well and we need to go back.

I pull in the minnows untie and start paddling. Then he says, "You better take me to the emergency room". Holly POOP! I paddle like a mad man while he's slumped over with his head between his knees.

There's 3 guys tight lining at the take out. They see my Dad slumped over, pull in their lines, I park & run to get the SUV, they help him out and lay him on the bank, we FLY to the hospital.

Mom met me there, Dad's in good hands, I get back to the lake. The 3 fishermen who said they were leaving, stayed for 2 hours to watch my stuff! It goes to show, folks are alright, especially fishin' folks.

Dad had low sodium & malnutrition from eating only banana's for a month because he has Crohn's disease and bananas don't hurt him and some book said it was a good thing to do. He's fine now.

What a heralding day fishing! We only caught a few fingerling largemouth and some bluegill.

Joe, glad to hear Dad's doing better. Days like that can really make you think.

Wondering if you could tell me where Prarie Lake is? I've been looking for a place to put in my canoe after work some time when I just have a couple hours. I'm really close to Weldon Spring.

EDIT:

Nevermind...I drove out there and found the lake, but I called MDC and they said you're not allowed to take your canoe on it, so...I don't know...

[Bourbeuse River Angler]

If you can't run up from an access farther downstream, then the jetboat probably doesn't belong up there. Sounds like a good time to break out the canoe, take a deep breath, and enjoy some peace and quiet on a nice little stream.

The closest access downstream is reikers - about 20+ miles. Thats not really realistic. Also, just to note, just because someone owns a jet boat, and chooses to fish out of it, doesn't automatically make them a jack _ss, or an idiot as I've seen you post before. You shouldn't stereotype people, without even knowing who they are or what their intentions are. In my case, our boats are little and relatively lite. I walk/drag riffles on the bourbeuse, just like you do in a canoe. The motors are mostly used for kickers in dead water and in the case of an emergency...but definitely NOT for ruining anyone elses day. Another note, my grandpa can't physically sit in a canoe, let alone paddle 20 miles, so a boat is the only option, but thanks for trying to impose your methods on me. I read several of your more recent posts and it seems you always have something to complain about. Also, a common theme in your posts is about respect for the river, well I think you should learn to respect other anglers even if they don't fit your stereotypical image for the bourbeuse. One last thing, I salute those who use this site for information about fishing and the amazing ozark streams. I've learned so much from posts written by AL, hank, Bman, bourbeusefisher, etc that will help me have more fruitful excusions. May I suggest to you eric, that you follow suit and only post things that may be helpful to others??? If all you want is someone to b_tch to, get a wife ... or buy a dog.

[eric1978]

The closest access downstream is reikers - about 20+ miles. Thats not really realistic. Also, just to note, just because someone owns a jet boat, and chooses to fish out of it, doesn't automatically make them a jack _ss, or an idiot as I've seen you post before. You shouldn't stereotype people, without even knowing who they are or what their intentions are. In my case, our boats are little and relatively lite. I walk/drag riffles on the bourbeuse, just like you do in a canoe. The motors are mostly used for kickers in dead water and in the case of an emergency...but definitely NOT for ruining anyone elses day. Another note, my grandpa can't physically sit in a canoe, let alone paddle 20 miles, so a boat is the only option, but thanks for trying to impose your methods on me. I read several of your more recent posts and it seems you always have something to complain about. Also, a common theme in your posts is about respect for the river, well I think you should learn to respect other anglers even if they don't fit your stereotypical image for the bourbeuse. One last thing, I salute those who use this site for information about fishing and the amazing ozark streams. I've learned so much from posts written by AL, hank, Bman, bourbeusefisher, etc that will help me have more fruitful excusions. May I suggest to you eric, that you follow suit and only post things that may be helpful to others??? If all you want is someone to b_tch to, get a wife ... or buy a dog.

Excuse me, sir, but I never once called someone using a jetboat a "jack_ss or idiot" (though many others have and you don't seem to have a problem with them), although I do believe that a jetboat used improperly or in the wrong place can be very dangerous and imposing to others using the stream. I never accused you of being one of those people. I simply stated that if a jetboat could not easily be run up from the next downstream access, the river may be too skinny there for anything but a canoe or other non-motorized craft. I have just as much respect for someone fishing from a jetboat as someone fishing from a canoe, as long as the river is big enough to accommodate it. You never mentioned anything about your grandfather's physical limitations, so you can't expect people to know that a canoe would not be practical. Had I known of another access for you to use, I would have happily told you. You're blowing my comment way out of proportion. You have every right to take your boat anywhere you want within the law, and I've never taken it upon myself to tell you or anyone else what they can or can't do. You sure are defensive, though, so perhaps someone else has.

I've never been anything but respectful on this forum, and if you don't like my opinions, you should ignore my posts. I know I'll be ignoring yours. Good day.

[ozark trout fisher]

The closest access downstream is reikers - about 20+ miles. Thats not really realistic. Also, just to note, just because someone owns a jet boat, and chooses to fish out of it, doesn't automatically make them a jack _ss, or an idiot as I've seen you post before. You shouldn't stereotype people, without even knowing who they are or what their intentions are. In my case, our boats are little and relatively lite. I walk/drag riffles on the bourbeuse, just like you do in a canoe. The motors are mostly used for kickers in dead water and in the case of an emergency...but definitely NOT for ruining anyone elses day. Another note, my grandpa can't physically sit in a canoe, let alone paddle 20 miles, so a boat is the only option, but thanks for trying to impose your methods on me. I read several of your more recent posts and it seems you always have something to complain about. Also, a common theme in your posts is about respect for the river, well I think you should learn to respect other anglers even if they don't fit your stereotypical image for the bourbeuse. One last thing, I salute those who use this site for information about fishing and the amazing ozark streams. I've learned so much from posts written by AL, hank, Bman, bourbeusefisher, etc that will help me have more fruitful excusions. May I suggest to you eric, that you follow suit and only post things that may be helpful to others??? If all you want is someone to b_tch to, get a wife ... or buy a dog.

Take a deep breath, go fishing, and think for a bit about how out of sorts you sound.

[Whiskey Joe]

There should be sections of rivers with "no motor" rules. Even small jetboats need to have speed on a shallow water bend and may not see someone around the bend. I could have been killed by a monster, 455 cu, in-board jetboat on the Gasconade one year, if I hadn't of backed up on the gravel bar to see what the ruckus was, he'd of hit me!

Upstream from Reiker's Ford is a long deep slow section. That's fine for any motor boats. As is larger portions of rivers like the meramec, gasconade, etc.

We should share most of the streams, but sections should be motorless. They do that for small lakes, why not streams? I just heard of a small lake you're not even supposed to put a canoe on.

This is my opinion, which as usual, is right. Oh wait, that's my wife. Let me rephrase, as usual is wrong.

Whiskey