Recent content by riverrunner5891

Glad to help. I know you could make it just fine going up, just have to pay attention. If you do take the boat, I might suggest doing a quick run by yourself without the kids to make sure you know where everything is. At least that way you wouldn't have as big of a mess if something would...

Luke, I run that part of the river pretty much every weekend except a few that I am on the Gasconade. All I can tell you is, the water is getting REALLY skinny in those parts. I would strongly advise you NOT to run down river from the Sandford put in. That first riffle labeled "Juergens...

This happens to be my field of expertise....been writing insurance since 2005. If any of you have questions about what to look for, what coverage is important, etc...I would be happy to answer what I can for you. In my experience, the biggest thing most folks overlook is medical coverage...

Thank you all for the feedback and information. Glad to hear from someone who has actually tried the rockproof jet foot option, I think that will be the route I head since it is very possible to connect with another rock on the Meramec. My biggest concern was the performance issue, and it...

Well, had a great weekend on the local rivers until the end of the day yesterday. Literally seconds from being at the boat ramp to take the boat out I some how found a large boulder with the bottom right part of the shoe on the pump. I was crusing along quick enough that it took a pretty...

I just can't fathom running a river at night with that many people in a boat...let alone with no lights. There are so many ways that could have went bad, they definitely seemed to be asking for it. As previously said it is a very sad turn of events that will affect many lives for a long time...

Congrats on the new boat! Looks like lots of fun time ahead...and just in time for the holiday weekend! btw: I would keep the naked chick ha =D>

I carry every single day regardless of what I am doing. My go to carry gun most of the time is my Gen. 3 Glock 27. Little bit wide for some applications but I deal with that in exchange for protection! Once you get used to wearing a gun everywhere...you feel naked with out it!

Holes can be banged out and welded, cost a little bit of money, but as long as the boat is still straight and there aren't any engine issues I would say he came out lucky. On the Meramec it is bound to happen, too much crap in the river! It is a learning curve for all of us, and the only way...

Hadn't heard about the Shoal Runner wreck above Leasburg put in....hopefully he can get it fixed without too much $$$. Did it just put a hole in the boat or what happened to it? I know above the big gravel bar on the left there it gets a little hairy. There are also some huge boulders...

Luke, You are probably going to want to run down river from the State Park access. It gets a little hairy up above the Park (Green's Cave) with a bad log jam and some pretty shallow water. If the river is up and you have someone to follow running up isn't too bad. Otherwise I would say put in...

Welcome LukeD and congrats on the boat! I bought my first jet this year (January) myself. I too am from Sullivan and run the Meramec quite a bit. It is pretty easy to learn and once you get the hang of the boat and your confidence up it will be no big deal for you at all. I have run Campell...

I thought it was pretty crazy, not sure what I would do lol. I do know a few people in this area that have had them as pets and raised them, and it is really neat to watch them grow. I am a big hunter and really enjoy deer hunting so I have stayed clear of taking any on as pets....I am afraid...

This is pretty crazy....not you typical day out fishing. Check out the link! https://www.collegehumor.com/video/6616844/deer-wants-to-chill-with-hunters

Seth: You are right, the Gasconade has become the home of the Gator guys and all their insane need for speed, but I don't get too caught up in all that. I think they are really nice boats, obviously really fast, but they are also limited on where they can go. I will gladly move to the side and...