North Fork Or Bryant Next Weekend?

[KCRIVERRAT]

Hey guys and gals, fishing with a guy next weekend I haven't seen in two years. He's like a little brother to me. I have hit the Jacks Fork and many spots in SW Missouri the last few years with Chief and Buzz. Looking to hit some of my old stomping grounds like the NF or Bryant for some smallmouth. Looking to head down early saturday morning and head back after we finish up monday. Gonna camp on the river two nights. Any reports for the NF (Hebron to Hammond) or Bryant (Hodgson to Warren Bridge) would be appreciated. I hate the fact neither of these streams have no designated trophy areas. I do know a spot on the upper NF that always produces a nice smallie. If there are any other suggestions for a smallie float besides what I'm mentioning... chime in! Thx... KC

[flytyer57]

Hey guys and gals, fishing with a guy next weekend I haven't seen in two years. He's like a little brother to me. I have hit the Jacks Fork and many spots in SW Missouri the last few years with Chief and Buzz. Looking to hit some of my old stomping grounds like the NF or Bryant for some smallmouth. Looking to head down early saturday morning and head back after we finish up monday. Gonna camp on the river two nights. Any reports for the NF (Hebron to Hammond) or Bryant (Hodgson to Warren Bridge) would be appreciated. I hate the fact neither of these streams have no designated trophy areas. I do know a spot on the upper NF that always produces a nice smallie. If there are any other suggestions for a smallie float besides what I'm mentioning... chime in! Thx... KC

Do the Buffalo.

[KCRIVERRAT]

Gimme more than that Don! We're doing a fall float bud... see ya then.

[gotmuddy]

If your dead set on fishing that area I would hit up bryant creek. I have heard good things.

I personally would float from pyatt to the slab for a 3 day float and just go slow. either that or float rush to buffalo city.

[KCRIVERRAT]

If your dead set on fishing that area I would hit up bryant creek. I have heard good things.

I personally would float from pyatt to the slab for a 3 day float and just go slow. either that or float rush to buffalo city.

Pyatt to the slab... is that the Buffalo or Crooked Creek?

[joeD]

Crooked Creek. This was caught 2 weeks ago between Pyatt and Kelley's. Many more just like it. BUT, there's nothing wrong with Bryant, NFOW, or any other smallmouth river. Go where you want. Don't be a politician and let opinion polls guide your choices. Instead, say: "I wanna go HERE." Then go.

[Smalliebigs]

Crooked Creek. This was caught 2 weeks ago between Pyatt and Kelley's. Many more just like it. BUT, there's nothing wrong with Bryant, NFOW, or any other smallmouth river. Go where you want. Don't be a politician and let opinion polls guide your choices. Instead, say: "I wanna go HERE." Then go.

Nice fish Joe!!! and great point just go with what you feel and do it!!! Man I wished I lived down by you!!!! you have some awsome water down there, I'm very envious....just not of the two self centered teens.......just kidding!!! Beautiful Smallie!!!!

[KCRIVERRAT]

Crooked Creek. This was caught 2 weeks ago between Pyatt and Kelley's. Many more just like it. BUT, there's nothing wrong with Bryant, NFOW, or any other smallmouth river. Go where you want. Don't be a politician and let opinion polls guide your choices. Instead, say: "I wanna go HERE." Then go.

Joe... I don't mind other peoples opinions and in the end I do make my own choices. So the heck with my simple question... I'm heading to the Jacks Fork.

[BrianS]

There are some good goggle eye and smallie fishing from Hebron to Hammond on the Fork and also on Bryant from the Monastary to Warren. I live on Bryant. Its not as good as it used to be though probably thanks to the otters

[KCRIVERRAT]

There are some good goggle eye and smallie fishing from Hebron to Hammond on the Fork and also on Bryant from the Monastary to Warren. I live on Bryant. Its not as good as it used to be though probably thanks to the otters

Thanks Brian. I love all of our rivers in Mo. Fished the NF and Bryant many times. Remember Abandoned River Ranch? Know the lower JF very well. Gonna hit a three mile stretch and fish it for about 11 hours saturday. The last half we'll watch the bikinis and their dumbass boyfriends, husbands, etc. Believe sunday we'll either float the Current down to Powder Mill or Blue Spring. My other option is the 11PT. sunday. Gonna talk to the locals I know.