That'd be a very cool way to travel the Upper Missouri. You'd leave a ton
of wading fisherman wondering, "How'd that guy get out there?" if you
stashed the kayak in the bushes.

Try e-mailing a rafting company (like near Glacier) and pretend to want to
buy one to fish the Smith, "But your not sure if it's a good idea." Chances
are they won't suggest buying one if they didn't think you could handle it.
Or someone may ask to join your Smith permit and show you the ropes...or
paddles...or something.
"Mark Tinsky" wrote in message
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Generally I fish the Misourri River. Generally wading and
occaisionally floating in a drift boat. The problem with floating is
you can t always be at the right place at the right time. The trouble
with wading is sometimes the channel runs along the banks and you
can t get out to the islands and bars in the middle of the river.

My idea was a kayak that one could go upstream in calm water and
be able to hit these mid stream islands and bars , float back to a
put in and not need a shuttle. Wasn t necc thinking about fishing out
of it.

I also have an opp to go down the Smith river this Spring. I know
there s some rough water there. Would a fishing Kayak be able to
handle white water also, for someone whos not an expert?

MT