Hi everyone, I've really enjoyed checking out this site. Anyway, I've got a new hunting property in Arkansas with fluctuating water levels and I'm thinking about getting a rig. Thing is, it's a different type place than most areas I see in pics on here.

To get in at low water I have to motor up a tupelo lined old "river" channel with beaver dams. It's very tight, at times barely wide enough for the boat to squeeze between trees. Bottom is soft mud/rotten leaves etc.., speed is no issue, I can barely get out of idol. Been using a 15hp outboard on a 14 ft boat. At low water times we've pushed/pulled more than we've run. There are also a few areas of thick smartweed and some logs/stumps.

What are yalls opinions? I really don't know anything but was thinking a small SD, like a copperhead or Dixie on either a small mud boat or just a regular Jon boat?? Like I said boat would just be a taxi... a 3/4 mile ride at slow speed, but Getting out and pushing every 15 yds ain't too fun

I would think keeping the motor small and light would help if we do have to pull over a dam, etc...Will something like a 10hp transport 3 people traveling light into the property? Or do I need bigger. Mud boat needed or not???

Sorry for all the questions. And thanks in advance.

Sounds like a good candidate for a long tail and a cheap boat to me.

15/38 or 16/38 Gator Trax Rogue with a 23HP longtail.

longtail land!

Longtail, cheap and easy... Small boat like others have said and a 23 will plane out fine. Hmm 16x38 with a 16, 20, 23 or 24 Lt ought to be the ticket.

I got an idea. You can just invite me on a hunt and I'll bring my boat with the Pro-drive and we'll see how it does. You can make a decision based on that experience and I can get at least one decent hunt in without dealing with public land idiots. It's a win/win. I'm in South Arkansas and willing to travel.

get a cheep 1442 and put a 23 go long tail on it and just giver hell

23 long tail !!!!!!!!!!!!