Would like some info on New River, Radford Area

[MtAiryEd]

I plan on fishing in the Radford area of the New River this coming w/e.  I see the river status here:

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/va/nwis/uv/?site_no=03171000&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060

I know that to be a bit low.  I plan on launching at Riverview Park, just off W.Main Street. I have an outboard jet boat.

My questions:

Will I be able to go upstream above that first island?  If so, is there a prefered side/chute?

How far downstream will I be able to go and still make it back upstream to the boat ramp?

Thanks a ton.  I'm coming from out of town and it's a bit of a haul down to there. My other alternative is the ramp at Whitethorne. If any one can tell me how much water I can roam down there I'd also appreciate it.  I know I'm asking for quite a bit.

Ed

[Carrington]

i have never fished the new in a boat as i dont like taking my bass boat that shallow but i can give you some suggestions on baits.  If you are fishing for smallmouth then id say throw a 3 inch senk or a grub type bait.  If you are fishing for largemouth throw the dropshot.