11 Point by Jonboat

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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? 

[Jerkbait1]

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 

[Terrierman]

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

[ColdWaterFshr]

Speaking of unforgiving . . . 

Came across this last night in the parking lot of Big Chief.

 

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13 minutes ago, ColdWaterFshr said:

Came across this last night in the parking lot of Big Chief.

What is Big Chief?

[gotmuddy]

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.

[ColdWaterFshr]

55 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

What is Big Chief?

https://www.bigchiefstl.com

Good eats here.  Historic place.

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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!!! 

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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!!! 

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Sorry for the repeat!