Haus,
I agree 100%. It is a situation where the project is much larger than the pocketbook.
Kaw has several landings and two marinas. I like the Pioneer Marina just east of Kaw City. It is pretty well hidden and the cove is well protected.
Are you aware we have 3 lakes around Ponca? Sooner is just eitghteen miles south and is stocked with strippers. The city lake, Lake Ponca boasts some 50 lb cats and rumor has it there are some large walleye. Personally, I have never caught any walleye but they may be smarter than I am.
The three rivers in close vicinity are the Arkansas (AR - KANSAS), Salt Fork, and Chikaskia. The rivers require a small fishing boat or canoe. There is good fishing in all three lakes and all three rivers .... if you know where to go.
We Okies see a lot of you Yankees visiting Kaw Lake. What part of Kansas do you live in?
I have noticed there are some really fine sand pits up around the Wichita area but I have never fished any of them. Have you?