Dylan Cluver Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 I recently purchased a drift boat, and would like to fish the NFOW one day this winter. Where is a good put in? Is there any one that would do a shuttle? would really like to only have to take one car. No one gripes about obese fish.
Brian Sloss Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Kelly Ford to Blair bridge or Sunburst. Sunburst will shuttle, but I would call in advance in the off-season to arrange it. Is it a skiff or low profile drifter? A high side will be tight going under McKee bridge. www.elevenpointflyfishing.com www.elevenpointcottages.com (417)270-2497
Dylan Cluver Posted November 1, 2014 Author Posted November 1, 2014 clackacraft eddy No one gripes about obese fish.
Justin Spencer Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Let me know when you are coming and we can get u shuttled no problem. Bridges usually not a problem in winter unless we get some serious moisture. "The problem with a politician’s quote on Facebook is you don’t know whether or not they really said it." –Abraham Lincoln Tales of an Ozark Campground Proprietor Dead Drift Fly Shop
Dylan Cluver Posted November 1, 2014 Author Posted November 1, 2014 Let me know when you are coming and we can get u shuttled no problem. Bridges usually not a problem in winter unless we get some serious moisture. Thanks man! No one gripes about obese fish.
OKFlyFisher44 Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 Congrats on the purchase! You will love having a drifter, it is a good time and opens up so much more options for you as a fisherman. Best fishing related purchase I ever made was buying my Clacka. Several access and float options on the NFOW. My personal favorites are Kelly Ford to Sunburst or Blair Bridge to Sunburst's Landing. The 1st option is basically the "upper" river and covers the majority of the Blue Ribbon water with mostly rainbows while the 2nd option is the "lower" river that covers the Red Ribbon water which will get you a mixture of rainbows and browns. Flip a coin as far as which one to float. If you don't have a lot of oar time in your drift boat, the NFOW can be an interesting place to learn to say the least. I hope you don't mind a few gel coat scratches : ) Also, be mindful of the flows before you go because a Low Pro boat won't fit under McKee and Patrick Bridge at certain levels. Brian Wise or Jeff Trigg could tell you what the magic number is for a Low Pro boat. My skiff can squeeze under both bridges at 1000cfs. Like Justin said, usually during the winter, its not an issue and currently you should be good to get under both bridges because its under 400 cfs I believe? Chance ...I'm haunted in my dreams of waters I have yet to fish and trout I have yet to catch... Chasing the Dream...
sean c Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 Dylan congrats on the new purchase you will love fishing the NFOW from a drifter.
Chris Gates Posted December 26, 2014 Posted December 26, 2014 Getting under McKee Bridge magic number is around 1000 CFS, depending on the weight you have. Have Fun.
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