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General Angling Discussion

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

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

Conservation Issues

1. Missouri Stream Teams

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

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.

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.

Tips & Tricks, Boat Help and Product Review

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

Buy - Sell - Trade

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.

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Upper Lake Taneycomo

1. Lake Taneycomo Site,
2. Lake Taneycomo Maps,
3. Best of Taneycomo,
4. Capt. Bill Babler, Fishing Guide

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!

Mark Twain Lake

Nestled in the Salt River Hills of north-central Missouri, Mark Twain State Park gives visitors access to sprawling Mark Twain Lake, as well as unparalleled outdoors activities.

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

Bryant Creek

Eleven Point River

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

Current River

1. Current River Site,
2. Current River Maps

St. Francis River

Meramec River

Huzzah & Courtois Creeks

Spring River (Mo/Ar)

Mammoth Springs

Jack's Fork River

Big/Little Piney River

Gasconade River

1. Osage Fork

Sac & Little Sac Rivers

Niangua River

Black River

August A. Busch Conservation Area

Bourbeuse River

Pomme De Terre River

Finley River

James River

1. James River Maps

Crane Creek

Capps Creek

Elk River

Shoal Creek

near Neosho, Mo

Hickory Creek

Spring & Neosho Rivers (OK)

James A. Reed Conservation Area

Arkansas River (OK)

Upper and Lower Illinois River (OK)

Kings River

Buffalo River

Buffalo National Park

Crooked Creek

Wild Trout Creeks & Streams

Other Ozark Waters

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

Whatever it is about flyfishing... let 'er rip!

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

Rifles

Shotguns

Handguns

Reloading

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.

Links encouraged.

Travel

General Chat

A gathering place... to be used when your topic doesn't fit anyplace else.

Autos and Bikes

Having trouble with transportation? There's people in the know who may lend a hand here.

OR! Talk about the latest and greatest coming out next season.

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

Share with the community where you find great deals on the internet or elsewhere.

Favorite Forwards

Those forwards... love to hate them. But some are worth while. Instead of sending them on to your friends and family, post them here... or do both.

No BUGS please!

Favorite Videos

You know- YouTube and others. Share them here.

Calendar of Events

Upcoming events that we all might want to know about.

Sports

Video Gaming

Racing

Reading

Home Improvement

Music

Food

Gardening

For all you guys and gals with green thumbs.

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

Would like to see additional forums? Post your ideas here.

Offer of assistance and aid

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Guests are even welcomed to post here. Just make sure you identify yourself including contact information.

Favorite Fishing Sites

OAF is designed for the fisherman in mind. It isn't afraid of promoting other fishing sites because in the end it's all about education and bettering ourselves in every area of our lives.

Share- and post links to fishing sites here.