snap Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 3/12/2024 at 1:00 PM, duckalot said: I have a 16' jon boat with a 25 hp prop. on a jackplate so I can run fairly shallow water. I know it all depends on the river and water elevation but on average in June how much of the river would I be able to run without a jet? I would like to be able too put in and run as far up river as possible and camp float/fish a day or two floating back down. Thanks How shallow is fairly shallow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jerkbait1 Posted March 18 Members Share Posted March 18 You will not make it with a prop even in higher water. If you don’t know river no chance advise against it. Ur screwed if prop shears off which will likely happen and river can be unforgiving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrierman Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 7 hours ago, Jerkbait1 said: You will not make it with a prop even in higher water. If you don’t know river no chance advise against it. Ur screwed if prop shears off which will likely happen and river can be unforgiving Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdWaterFshr Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Speaking of unforgiving . . . Came across this last night in the parking lot of Big Chief. duckalot and luckycraft 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snagged in outlet 3 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 13 minutes ago, ColdWaterFshr said: Came across this last night in the parking lot of Big Chief. What is Big Chief? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotmuddy Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 9 hours ago, Jerkbait1 said: You will not make it with a prop even in higher water. If you don’t know river no chance advise against it. Ur screwed if prop shears off which will likely happen and river can be unforgiving I used to fish with a 18x36" 9.9 mariner and a manual jackplate. You would be amazed where I could run. Terrierman 1 everything in this post is purely opinion and is said to annoy you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdWaterFshr Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 55 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said: What is Big Chief? https://www.bigchiefstl.com Good eats here. Historic place. snagged in outlet 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snap Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Your best option, in my opinion, is to put in at Whiten and go up as far as you can go. If you can get through the first shoals , Bliss, you are good for a few miles for sure. If you can’t get through Bliss, you can drift back to Whiten. I would also grab one of the nice gravel bars to camp, unless you need a picnic table. That way you will have a much better view of the river!!! Daryk Campbell Sr and duckalot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snap Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Your best option, in my opinion, is to put in at Whiten and go up as far as you can go. If you can get through the first shoals , Bliss, you are good for a few miles for sure. If you can’t get through Bliss, you can drift back to Whiten. I would also grab one of the nice gravel bars to camp, unless you need a picnic table. That way you will have a much better view of the river!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snap Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Sorry for the repeat! snagged in outlet 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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