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1. General Angling Discussion Archives,
2. Throw It Down

Fish talk... anything to do with fishing of any kind.

Conservation Issues

Discuss what's right and wrong with governing rules and laws and may be someone important could take note of what the common man has to say... MDC - DNR - AFG - ODWC - IDNR - KDWP

Missouri Stream Teams

http://www.mostreamteam.org/

Short Stories

Fishy or outdoor stories of course. Poster of the story must be the author- no copy and pasting a favor story off another site please.

Tips & Tricks

You know... trailering boats, equipment maintenance, fishing techniques, staying warm & dry, safety issues, internet shopping tips, boat & motor maintenance, special rigging-- you finish the list.

Photography

Rolan Duffield is a retired photo engineer who has blessed us with his offer to host this forum. Take advantage of this opportunity to discuss outdoor photo issues in photography, digital or conventional.

Product Review

Buy something and loved it? Hated it? Or just want some advise on an item you want to get but aren't sure if they're worth it... this is a place where you can share thoughts and experiences.

Boat Help and Review

Including boats, motors, trolling motors, fish finders, GPS and navigation devices...

Buy - Sell - Trade

1. Wildlife & Outdoor Artwork

Fishing Events

Feel free to post any fishing tournaments or seminars in this 6 state region that OAF members would be interested in hearing about.

Prayer Requests

This is a simple forum... post any prayer requests you have. This isn't magic--nothing too heavy, just prayer.

Note: This forum isn't for religious comments or arguments. Prayer requests only. Posting only... not open for replies.

Support Forum

A member suggested we start a new forum pertaining to support for one another. It's a great idea.

Jobs would be top on the list. If you know someone is hiring, post the opportunity. Need a job, post a resume.

Know someone in dire need, post the need.

Now we can't check out every need to see if it's real... we assume most if not all will be real. But be wise in everything you do here. We can't be responsible for misuses of this forum.

Upper Lake Taneycomo

1. Lake Taneycomo Site,
2. Lake Taneycomo Maps,
3. Lake Taneycomo - Archives,
4. Lilleys' Landing Dock Shop Talk,
5. Best of Taneycomo

Generation Schedule

Nestled below Table Rock Dam, Lake Taneycomo is undoubtedly one of the best trout tailwaters in the world. In it's waters, a future world record brown is sleeping, not to mention great rainbow trout fishing for the whole family. Area: Table Rock Dam to Highway 65

Lower Taneycomo

"Well kept secret" as it is called. Good warmwater and coldwater fishing here including some nice black bass and big brown trout. What a combination!

Area: Highway 65 to Powersite

Table Rock Lake

1. Table Rock Site,
2. Table Rock Maps,
3. Best of Table Rock

Top bass lake in the Midwest. Good walleye, crappie and white bass.

Upper Bull Shoals

1. Bull Shoals Site,
2. Beaver Creek,
3. Swan Creek

It's known for it's walleye... big walleye, and spring white bass runs. And don't forget about the crappie!! Discussions includes Beaver & Swan Creeks.

Area: Powersite Dam to Tucker Hollow

Lower Bull Shoals

This lake is so long and diverse we have to split it up. Great walleye and bass lake and pretty good crappie too!

Area: Tucker Hollow to Bull Shoals Dam

Beaver Lake

The upper most Corps lake on the White River System nestled in the gorgeous NW Arkansas hills. One of the premier Striper lakes in the US, and also contains Hybrid Stripers and White Bass, along with many other species.

Lake Norfork

Sitting on the AR/MO border, this wonderfully scenic lake hosts all 3 members of the Striper Family, as well as black bass, crappie and others.

Greer's Ferry Lake

Sometimes overshadowed by the incredible tailwater trout fishing below the lake, this beautiful lake in north-central AR has all the common sport fish of the region, plus Walleye and Hybrid Stripers, for which the lake currently holds World Record status.

Pomme De Terre Lake

Probably the smallest Corps of Engineers lake in the Ozarks, this 7,800 acre beauty hosts all the basic fishing species plus the bonus of a well-established population of Muskies.

Stockton Lake

Located in SW Missouri, this lake is a beautiful body of water, known for it's white bass off windy points, walleye along it's channel drops and crappie fishing at night.

Truman Lake

This is a fish-catchin' lake if there ever was one... catch crappie year round. Bring extra props though if you're fishing the lake--lots and lots of trees.

Lake of the Ozarks

The home of the ozarkian cigar boat... but still a great fishery. Fantastic bass and crappie lake. Hit those docks for some big slabs!

Grand Lake

Northeast Oklahome
this is one fertile lake!! Crappie, white and black bass, hybrids and oh the catfish!!

Fellows Lake, Springfield Lake, McDaniels Lake

The lakes that surround Springfield

Other Ozark Lakes

For those who frequent lakes in and out of the Ozarks not listed on OAF, this is the place to share fishing reports and information about the lakes you fish the most.

White River

1. White River Site

Located below Bull Shoals Lake
One word - WOW!! Four species of trout - rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat. Miles of holes and riffles below Bull Shoals Dam when the water is down... good stiff current for boating during generation. Spin or fly fishing--this is an incredible fishery.

Norfork Tailwater

1. Norfork Tailwater Site

Located below Norfork Lake.
4.8 miles of incredible trout fishing all year long. Again, you'll find rainbows, browns, brooks and cuts here. Special accesses allow fishing where fishing is the best- below the dam, McCellands and Handicap. Keep an eye on fishing reports- it gets good in the winter here!!

Little Red River

This world famous trout fishery is where the current world record Brown Trout was caught, a 40#4oz. monster. A tailwater below Greers Ferry Lake AR, rich in trout forage to quickly grow its resident Brown, Brook, Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout.

Beaver Tailwater/Upper White River

This is the upper-most cold water tailwater on the White River System. Though it flows only several miles before meeting Table Rock Lake, this beauty holds Brown, Rainbow, Brook and Cutthroat Trout as well as White Bass and even some renegade Hybrid Stripers from Beaver Lake.

Truman Tailwater/Upper Osage River

This large tailwater is one section of the Osage River and is the headwaters of Lake of the Ozarks. It is a major fish factory, when water releases attract baitfish, containing Hybrid Stripers and White Bass, Walleye, Catfish and about everything else that swims the lake.

Bagnell Dam Tailwater/Lower Osage River

This very large tailwater river is the final stretch of Osage River before its eventual confluence with the Missouri River. Its waters hold a smorgasbord of fish, most notably Stripers, Hybrid Stripers, White Bass and Catfish.

Powersite Dam Tailwater

This was the first dam constructed on the historic White River, being completed in 1915. It is the dam that created Lake Taneycomo, and the headwaters of Bull Shoals Lake. Any specie that swims in Bull Shoals Lake can be caught there under the right seasonal and water conditions.

North Fork of the White River

1. North Fork of the White River Map,
2. River of Life Farms

Southern Missouri sports some amazing spring-fed streams and the NFOW is at the top of the list. But you better bring your A-game... it's pools and riffles are a challenge for the best fly caster and the trout are not easily fooled.

Bryant Creek

Great smallmouth stream.

Eleven Point River

1. Eleven Point River Articles,
2. Eleven Point Maps

Great float fishing, incredible scenery, hatches and springs... what more can you ask for?

Current River

1. Current River Site,
2. Current River Maps

Some would say the finest trout stream in the state... in the midwest. Trout and smallmouth bass, fly or spin... you can't go wrong floating this river.

St. Francis River

The St. Francis River, one of MO's finest and most diverse. From its headwaters in the St. Francois mountains to where it exits Missouri in the Southeast Mo. lowlands, it starts at one of the highest elevations and leaves at the lowest. The upper end is home to clear waters and fast runs. Whitewater championships are held in the upper reaches in the spring flood season. After the Little St. Francis and Big River enter in, the river forms deep runs with riffles at each end. It is dammed up from near Greenville to Wappapello Dam forming a 44,000 lake for flood control. After that it becomes a lowland river, slow and deep, full of silt, to Wilhelmina at Mo.'s lowest point.

Meramec River

Spring River (Mo/Ar)

Mammoth Springs

Jack's Fork River

Big/Little Piney River

Gasconade River

1. Osage Fork

Sac & Little Sac Rivers

These great little rivers flow from near Springfield to form the two arms of Stockton Lake. They contain healthy populations of resident smallmouth, spotted bass and panfish, and receive excellent spring runs of White Bass and Walleye.

Niangua River

This river is a tributary of Lake of the Ozarks. It is best known as a trout fishery below its confluence with Bennett Spring and as a popular float stream. It is a very good Smallmouth fishery, and the lower river below Tunnel Dam receives a good spring run of Hybrid Stripers and White Bass.

Black River

Located in Reynolds County, the Black River is one of the prettiest rivers in the state. Very very clear water. You can see the rocks on the bottom in 10-12 feet of water. Very nice smallmouth stream. But the clear water can make it tough to fish sometimes too.

August A. Busch Conservation Area

The Busch Conservation Area has 72 fishable lakes and ponds (photo left) ranging from tiny ponds of a few hundred square yards to the expansive 182-acre Lake 33. The 550 acres of water provide opportunities to catch bass, catfish, trout, muskie, crappie, and sunfish. The visitor center has 120 rental boats, bait, tackle, and licenses and will direct you to the lake managed for the fish species you’re after. There are 43 fishing of which 4 are disabled accessible.

Bourbeuse River

The Bourbeuse River (French for 'muddy') is located in east-central Missouri, in the Ozarks region, and is one of two major tributaries of the Meramec River, the other being Big River. The river flows to the northeast from its source near the locale of Dillon in Phelps County, through Maries County, Gasconade County, Crawford County, and Franklin County, where it discharges into the Meramec River near Moselle.

The upper Bourbeuse River is an excellent smallmouth bass stream. The middle and lower sections of the river are mostly dominated by spotted bass, but there are some smallmouth throughout. The entire river has catfish, longear sunfish, bluegill, and rock bass. It's a great, easy floating stream with pretty good access.

Tributaries of the Bourbeuse River include Spring Creek, Boone Creek, Brush Creek, Red Oak Creek, Dry Fork, Little Bourbeuse River, and Lower Bourbeuse River.

Pomme De Terre River

This little jewel in south-central MO is the primary tributary of Pomme De Terre Lake. It has a good population of resident Smallmouth and panfish, and receives an excellent spring run of White Bass.

Finley River

This tributary of the James River has great Smallmouth and panfish resident populations and is a great small float-fishing stream above and below the town of Ozark MO.

James River

1. James River Maps

This major tributary of Table Rock Lake develops its character over a journey of many miles, from the pristine upper river above Springfield MO where Smallmouth and panfish are plentiful, to the excellent Smallmouth and Spotted Bass float-fishing through its lower reaches. It also receives spring runs of big White Bass and Walleye.

Crane Creek

Crane, Mo
Home of the McCloud Rainbow. Thie little rainbow has survived almost a hundred years of drought and floods and still remains one of the rarest pure trout strains in America.

Capps Creek

This pretty little creek just west of Monett MO is stocked periodically with Rainbow and Brown Trout by the MDC. There is also nicely restored, historic mill and dam, Jolly Mill.

Elk River

Noel, Mo.
Grand Lake Watershed
Great for floating and fishing. Smallmouth, spring run for white bass. Hybrids in June!

Shoal Creek

near Neosho, Mo

Hickory Creek

This small stream runs through the center of Neosho, Missouri before meeting up with Shoal Creek. An improving white ribbon trout stream, Hickory benefits from periodic winter stocking courtesy of the adjacent Neosho National Fish Hatchery.

Spring & Neosho Rivers (OK)

These two rivers are tributaries of Grand Lake O' the Cherokees in OK. Its flow traverses part of SW MO, the corner of KS, and into OK where it receives spring runs of many species most notably White Bass and Hybrid Stripers.

Arkansas River (OK)

This huge prairie river traverses the state of Oklahoma and holds one of the relatively few self-sustaining populations of inland Striped Bass in the country. Opportunities to catch trophy Stripers, as well as Hybrid Stripers and White Bass exist throughout this great fishery, year-round.

Upper and Lower Illinois River (OK)

The upper 70 miles of this river above Tenkiller Lake are easy-flowing with mild rapids and are protected as a Scenic River. The Illinois River is loved for its natural beauty in the Oklahoma Ozark Hills, its recreational value as a paddling stream, and its smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing. It also has a nice spring run of White Bass.

The lower river below Tenkiller Dam is managed as a year-around trout fishery and was the first such stream in the state. The last few miles of this river, just above its confluence with the Arkansas River, is known for its great Striped Bass fishing.

Kings River

Near Eureka Springs, Ar.
Beautiful river to float... not crowded and very scenic. Great smallmouth and goggleye. Late winter walleye run and spring white bass run.

Buffalo River

Buffalo National Park

Crooked Creek

Near Yelleville, Ar
Some say the smallmouth bass capital of the world... as far as creeks go. This fishery was hurt due to gravel mining but is making a comeback.

Wild Trout Creeks & Streams

Blue Ribbons waters including Blue Springs Creek, Barren Fork Creek, Mill Creek, Brown Branch Springs...

Other Ozark Waters

If your lake, river or creek isn't listed among the dozens of forums here, start a topic here and share your special place and experiences.

James A. Reed Conservation Area

The James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area is located in Jackson County, south of Highway 50, near Lee's Summit. This wildlife area was established in 1952 when Mrs. Nell Reed donated 731 acres of land to the Missouri Department of Conservation in memory of her husband, Senator James A. Reed.

Maramec State Park/Springs

1. Links to Maramec, Places of Interest

Bennett Springs State Park

1. Links to Bennett Springs, Places of Interest

The third largest spring in Missouri provides one and a half miles of spring branch fishing and 12 miles of Red ribbon fishing on the Niangua river for Rainbows and Trophy Browns. First stocked in 1900 and acquired by the state in 1923, it continues as a popular destination.

Montauk State Park

1. Links to Montauk, Places of Interest

Montauk Spring is the headwaters of the Current River. The spring section of the State Park is flies only. It is a mid sized spring creek, usually well stocked with rainbows. The stream is anything goes as it winds around the campground section of the park. The stretch from below the campground to the trophy water, is flats and riffles and can see some big browns that have migrated upstream from Tan Vat.

Roaring River State Park

1. Links to Roaring River, Places of Interest

Tucked deep in the Ozark Mountains is a quaint, spring fed stream known as Roaring River... a real jewel for the trout enthusiast.

U.S.A. - East Region

U.S.A. - South Region

U.S.A. - West Region

U.S.A. - North Region

U.S.A. - Alaska

Canada

South of the Border including South America

Europe, Asia and the Down Under

Kansas Waters

1. Perry Reservior,
2. Clinton Reservoir,
3. Milford Reservoir,
4. Hillsdale Reservoir,
5. Tuttle Creek Reservoir,
6. Big Hill Reservoir,
7. Strip Pits (SE Kansas),
8. Neosho River,
9. Bone Creek Reservoir,
10. Banner Lake

Missouri Waters

1. Mississippi River,
2. Missouri River,
3. Smithville Lake,
4. Blue Springs Lake,
5. Jacomo Lake,
6. Longview Lake,
7. Thomas Hill Reservoir,
8. Montrose Reservoir,
9. Clearwater Lake,
10. Lake Wappapello,
11. Melvern Reservoir,
12. Pomona Reservoir,
13. Mozingo Lake,
14. Salt River,
15. Little Dixie Lake

Oklahoma Waters

1. Keystone Reservoir,
2. Sooner Lake,
3. Lake Murray,
4. Lake Texoma,
5. Broken Bow,
6. Lake Eufaula,
7. Fort Gibson Reservoir,
8. Lake Hudson,
9. Grand Lake,
10. Tenkiller Reservoir

Arkansas Waters

1. Bella Vista Lakes,
2. Lake Leatherwood,
3. War Eagle Creek,
4. White River above Beaver Lake,
5. Crystal Lake,
6. Ouachita Lake,
7. Arkansas River,
8. Lake Dardanelle,
9. Blue Mountain Reservoir,
10. Lake Charles,
11. Mallard Lake,
12. Greeson Reservoir,
13. Little Missouri River

Illinois Waters

1. Lake Carlyle,
2. Rend Lake,
3. Coffeen Lake,
4. Newton Lake,
5. Shelbyville Reservoir,
6. Clinton Lake,
7. Powerton Lake,
8. Baldwin Lake,
9. Kinkaid Lake,
10. Cedar Lake,
11. Crab Orchard Wildlife Lakes (Crab Orchard, Little Grassy, Devil's Kitchen)

Tennessee Waters

1. Kentucky Lake

Fly Recipes

Fly Recipes posted by you, the angler who knows what works best, looks best and is best for your waters... Ozark Waters.

Fly Tying Discussions & Entymology

General Flyfishing Topics

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Rods/Reels/Lines/Leaders/Waders

Whatever you can buy pertaining to fly fishing...

Casting Discussions

This is the area for cast-a-ways...

Proper Knots & Sharp Hooks

Famous author and fishing legend, Lefty Kreh, says two of the most critical issues for fishermen to master are properly tying the right knots and keeping hooks sharp for quick penetration into fish.

Books, Videos, Links & Literature

Start a library of information by sharing what you know and where you read it.

Rod Building

Rolan Duffield has been building rods for as long as I've known him and much longer. He knows the ends and outs... and if he doesn't know, he'll find out.

Articles

Submitted by common folk, these are features and how-to articles aimed to help all of us with our fishing.

Fly Fishing Clubs & Organizations

Meeting notices, newsletters and links to all the fly fishing organizations and chapters in the OAF area. If you have news to share, please post it here.

Fly Swaps & other Activities

Fly Swaps, exchanges, giftings and other organized activites coordinated here.

General Bass Fishing Discussions

New techniques... and old ones. How deep are they?? Did those guys really catch those frozen bass from Florida and try to weigh them in?!?!?

Tournaments

From professional, pro/am to club outings... share the secrets that will win the big money... Not! Oh well, I tried.

Equipment - Rods/Reels/Line/and all the other toys

1. Vintage Equipment

New lures on the scene; new and improved line; the latest and greatest bait casting reel and the new rod you've only dreamed of.

Pan Fish

Crappie, blue gill, goggleye...

Cats and Dogs

Catfish, spoonbill and other scaleless creatures

Carp, the Other White Meat

Suckers, buffalo and anything else you can stick or shoot with an arrow.

Articles

General articles by fishermen about fishing.

Walleye

Great sport fish... just happens to be great eating too! Missouri & Arkansas has some fantastic walleye fishing opportunities and you can find some of them here.

Stripers

Ask bass fishermen what the best bass species is and you will get differing passionate opinions. But, what is the most impressive family of bass? Stripers, Hybrids and Whites, the Striper Family, get my vote.

New News and General Discussion

Big Game

White Tail, Mule Deer, Elk, Moose, Buffalo

Migratory Birds

Ducks, Geese, Grouse, Snipe, Dove

Small Game

Little fury creatures

Upland Birds

Quail, Pheasant

Turkey

Archery Hunting

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Shotguns

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All Other Hunting Stuff

If it doesn't fit anywhere else, it goes here.

Lodging

Share with all the best... and worse places to stay.

Camping & R.V. Parks

For the rest of us who pitch a tent or pull a trailer... where do we go??

Canoe & Kayaking

Outfitter information for rental... and sales. Where to go float- what to expect. Missouri & Arkansas have some of the finest rivers is the country for floating - explore!!

Recipes

How do you cook fish? Do you cut the heads off?? I can't stand to eat something that's looking back at me!!!

Exotic Fishing Places & Trips

1. Articles

Share experiences and dreams... Alaska, Brazil, Chili, Russia... places here in the states like the San Juan... all the places you'd like to visit.

Eateries

Share your favorite (or not) places to dine out... around the fishing hole or around home.

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Travel

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Autos and Bikes

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Geek Squad

NO... not Best Buy. There those that think like a computer and understand how they lwork and then there's those who don't have a clue. This is a place to share and learn.

Discovery

Interesting and exciting places on the internet. Nasa comes to mind. There's so much to learn in our world and the internet can be a great tool to do just that.

Finance & Investment

Place to share how you made your millions... or lost them.

Shopping Suggestions

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Deadliest Catch

Sorry... as a regular viewer of the series, I had to create this forum cause I know there's people out there that watch this show religously. I T-VO every episode. Great stuff! Even guests can chime in on this forum...

Messages for, and from, the Admin

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Favorite Fishing Sites

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