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@bigbird3500 Thank you. I did finish in 2022. I was in a 12 foot Pelican. I made it then in 82 hours. I was trying to go to fast day 1 in this kayak.

Yes, along with several other 100 paddlers. It's a fun time, once you reach the finish line at St. Charles.

@LRO1986 Let me edit my reply. I have kayak at this level. On July 23rd I will be paddling this river once again. The MR340 race across the state. Several 100 paddlers do this race every year.

@barry4fish19 Thank you for this information. I've never tried that. In the winter months I usually stay down around Mari-Oas Ramp. Thank you for watching.

@TheExtremetraveler You're welcome.

@robertkloeppel3554 Thank you.

@@robertkloeppel3554 Thank you.

Thank you. When the wing dikes are underwater, the river has a different personality.

@@mattskayakingadventures6079 I believe it!

It was the perfect day. That small Strom cell to the north, 2 Miles from Jeff City was the only "bad" part of the trip. Luckily, there was no lightning and no rain from it. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for your input. Your opinion is important. I'm still trying and learning new things. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I plan on doing a lot more kayak camping this summer.

I had planned to race the Gut Buster but changed plan to do this trip. It was a wonderful trip.

I have no idea what "Ngl" means. This is completely safe.

I would like to. But they will have the river shut down as well as I 70.

I'm going to try and get a video of them bringing it down. But I CAN NOT promise that I can get close enough. I'll see what I can do.

Thank you.

You're welcome

Thank you for your opinion. I am trying to make better videos so your opinion will help me with different things to do and ideas that I should think about and try.

Hello

I use a GoPro silver. I think it's a GoPro 10 silver. Thanks for subscripting.

They stayed close to the river and quickly went about getting back to the river. They didn't ask permission before the trip. When questioned by the land owner during the portage they respectfully said there intent. The land owner allowed them but stated he did not want this to happen all the time. River right you can portage and stay below the high water mark which is legal. Eighter way it is not easy. But river right won't get questions asked.

I would like to add. I did the video to hopefully let paddlers know what they are going to face if they paddle this section of that river. So hopefully people will not run into this issue because we should not make any land owner mad or upset. No matter what.

@@mattskayakingadventures6079 thanks. I hope you had a good day on the water. I did some kayak fishing on flat water today.

@@mattskayakingadventures6079 thank you for that. Some day I want to paddle upstream to see the low head dam. From a distance.

If you want company let me know. I have a busy schedule with race training and Pre races and the big race MR340 along with camping in there too. But I'm sure we can come up with a weekend. If you ever want company. Just find me on Facebook.

I've been told you can put-in here, at Cedar Township, MO, Burnett School house Road. Then float down. I have not ever put-in at this location, so I can't say how good it is. I have always put-in at Capital View Access. Paddle upstream. This Access is just outside Jefferson City on north 63 highway. If you want I can show you this put-in to avoid the hunt, but it's pretty easy to find. In May the water level should be good. If you want, when you get here message me and I can show you other places. I'm always willing to help other paddlers.

This kayak makes 5 for me. I have no plans on getting any more, but one never knows.

Steve Eichelberger. Yes I have paddled upstream on Cader Creek. Back before I started my CZcams. I went 5 miles, I think but it got real shallow. Try the Gasconade River. It's a good river to paddle. If you're around the Jefferson City area hit me up and I'll paddle with you. I once heard a saying." If you don't do new and different things you'll always be a beginner." With kayaking this is very true. Just DO NOT try new things alone. Go with someone that has experience. At least at first. Just hit me up. I'm just a average kayaker like yourself, I just have experience. The Missouri River isn't as bad as it looks. Just DO NOT do it alone. Go with someone that has experience on that river. When you want to get on it hit me up. I have a lot of miles on that river. Including the MR340 last year. That race starts in Kansas City and ends in St. Charles. We go all the way across the state of Missouri. 340 miles.

@@mattskayakingadventures6079 thanks. Come next spring I may contact you and try out some bigger water.

marcha It's was a couple of leaves just under the surface. We saw a few leaves like that and every time I would have to take a second look to see if it was a fish.

We put in just below Bagnell dam and the take out was at Tuscombia. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask. Thanks for watching.

@@mattskayakingadventures6079 we aren't very experienced kayakers, we just want a relaxed trip. We have done the Niangua when it was 3 feet higher than normal. It was fun but all the tree limbs and branches were a bit sketchy. I'd like it a little more low key. We did 8 miles in 2.5 hours. Was a quick trip! 🤭😅

@@teresadecker860 The Osage can be relaxing. Depending on when the dam is releasing water it could be a quick trip. There’s not a lot of gravel bars to get on. Another nice river is the Gasconade River. I usually float Rollins Ferry to Pointers Creek. Osage campground Retreat shuttles kayaks. You can find them on Facebook. They have a Facebook page. You might get the book “A Paddlers Guild to Missouri “. You can get it at any conservation office or nature center. It’s cost 8 dollars and change.

I’m racing in the MR340 next week. After that I plan on getting back to floating again. I’ve been doing a lot of training this year to get ready for that race. Message me if you want and we can float. I’m in Jefferson City.

Thank you so much for your help! We will definitely try the Gasconade. And yes the book sounds like a great investment!

Your welcome. Nice to meet you as well.