Al Agnew Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 There really isn't as much difference in Ozark streams as far as good fishing as you might think. If you're going on a weekend, you want to be on a river that doesn't have many canoe rentals. You also want to be on a river that isn't big enough for heavy jetboat traffic. Maybe something like certain sections of the Big Piney, or the upper Gasconade. If going during the week, you can do Black River, Current, North Fork (above Twin Bridges if you want smallmouths), Bryant Creek...I wouldn't consider any of these rivers to be so much better or worse that it would be the best or worst choice.
SilverMallard Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 And there you have it! Straight from the horse's mouth! A wise man would take that advice to the bank. SilverMallard "How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of - and which no other people on Earth enjoy." Thomas Jefferson (This disclaimer is to state that any posts of a questionable nature are to be interpreted by the reader at their own peril. The writer of this post in no way supports the claims made in this post, or takes resposibility for their interpretations or uses. It is at the discretion of the reader to wrestle through issues of sarcasm, condescension, snobbery, lunacy, left and or right wing conspiracies, lying, cheating, wisdom, enlightenment, or any form of subterfuge contained herein.)
jdmidwest Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Don't forget the upper and lower parts of the Eleven Point river for prime smallies. "Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." — Hunter S. Thompson
taxidermist Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Buffalo river from Rush to Norfork. You will have a blast and little other traffic.
ColdWaterFshr Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Mid-May? Check when area college finals week is. Go the weekend before, and you'll have the river to yourself. I'd vote for the upper Jacks Fork.
shawncat Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Big Piney,Six Crossings to Ross access.Big River,Merrill Horse to Browns ford.If your coming from SIU the ladder is closer.I also like" ALL "the other picks.
Terry Beeson Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 A very little known canoe trip is Myatt Creek from Moko, AR to the Spring River. Not much in the way of camping along that creek, but it has very VERY little canoe or fishing pressure and is a hidden jewel for smallies, goggle eye, and LMbass (creek size.) You can also do the Southfork (of the Spring) around Saddle (Cripple Caddis' and Fox Statler's back yard) which has more camping and is a nice float. The canoe traffic is not that bad most of the time. TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
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