Drift Boat Guided Trip For Newbie

[mark hedger]

I would like to take my 35 year old daughter on a day trip on one of the Ozark streams. I have been dealing with some health issues but looks like I’ve turned the corner (hopefully). She does not swim and has never been in a kayak. I have kayaked several but suspect she would be more comfortable in a larger (than a kayak) boat.  There is nothing like the beauty and solitude found on an Ozark stream. I want her to have that experience. Catching a few smallies would be bonus. I know there used to be a member of this forum who offered guided drift boat trips. Hopefully he sees this post and responds. Anyone else have any ideas?

[Terrierman]

You're may be thinking of Brian Sloss.  I think he's retired now but Justin Spencer is still active.  And he's good.

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[ness]

6 hours ago, mark hedger said:

I would like to take my 35 year old daughter on a day trip on one of the Ozark streams. I have been dealing with some health issues but looks like I’ve turned the corner (hopefully). She does not swim and has never been in a kayak. I have kayaked several but suspect she would be more comfortable in a larger (than a kayak) boat.  There is nothing like the beauty and solitude found on an Ozark stream. I want her to have that experience. Catching a few smallies would be bonus. I know there used to be a member of this forum who offered guided drift boat trips. Hopefully he sees this post and responds. Anyone else have any ideas?

Brian Wise has (had) a drift boat and did guide trips, but I haven't heard from him in quite a while. His website is deactivated so he may have moved on to other things. 

I'll sniff around and see if I can contact him and/or get some ideas. 

Hopefully someone can help because it sounds like a great plan in the making.