et84 Posted August 19, 2010 Posted August 19, 2010 It's a tough one, but we float 125 to just before the "old iron bridge"- basically turners. It's only 2.9 miles, but we've gotten our best smallies out of there. RS & SMJ- we floated this stretch 2 weeks ago, heat index was 104, but we managed three or four good ones each all on bitsy bugs with 3.5" craw trailers. I ALWAYS use green/orange on this float. Addressing the transportation issues, it can be difficult. We drop our boats off at 125 (and yeah, it's a hike down to the water now that the bridge is all torn up), and a few of us wait with the boats and gear. Then my brother drives to our take out, parks, and takes a taxi (yes, a taxi) back to 125- runs about $10. We know the landowner at our takeout right before the old railroad bridge, and he's very friendly. Even lets us drive on his property to take out the boats. He just doesn't want anyone down there after dark, hence the ridiculous amount of NO TRESPASSING signs, and cameras. You'll drag a lot, but it's one of my favorite floats simply because of it's proximity to Springfield and its good smallies. The one in the pic was my best for the day, but considering it was high noon and 100 degrees I'd call it good. Maybe I'll see one of you all out there sometime!! "Sometimes it seems like such a hard life, but there's good times around the bend. The rollercoaster's gotta roll to the bottom if ya wanna climb to the top again."
smallmouthjoe Posted August 20, 2010 Author Posted August 20, 2010 The time before this last trip I noticed a guy putting in at turners. It made me think about asking the landowner at the bridge if I could wade his stretch of river. I think that would be a good winter wading spot due to the low water and limited number of wintering holes. Thanks for the info.
Members yakfisher Posted August 20, 2010 Members Posted August 20, 2010 [ We know the landowner at our takeout right before the old railroad bridge, and he's very friendly. Even lets us drive on his property to take out the boats. He just doesn't want anyone down there after dark, hence the ridiculous amount of NO TRESPASSING signs, and cameras. Are you talking about Rick? Jill at Turners is a very good friend and has said I could get in there if I wanted to. Glad to hear it is a good stretch to fish. I will have to check it out one of these days.
et84 Posted August 20, 2010 Posted August 20, 2010 yak- sent you a pm. "Sometimes it seems like such a hard life, but there's good times around the bend. The rollercoaster's gotta roll to the bottom if ya wanna climb to the top again."
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