raildog

I have for sale a Humminbird 678c HD that was bought this past November, on my boat 2 months, maybe used 3 times . I replaced it after I decided I wanted a side imaging HB 998. Price is $300. obo. My phone number is 816 807 0096

Seth, it arrived today, its a HB998C HD SI Combo. I need to get it down to Anglers Port and get it installed.

Seth, Thanks for the heads up about BBG Marine, I had been looking for the lowest price on a Humminbird 998, and they had it. So I just bought myself one. Thanks again, Kenny

Seth, Thanks for the report, I grew up on the river below the lock and dam, sadly I know nothing about the river above it except what I've what I've heard. I have heard a lot of nice cats are taken out of that hole. I believe they dredged gravel out of that hole for years and years. I have caught walleye out from the mouth of the Maries in that deeper water right out from the mouth. Good Fishing Kenny

Seth, Never mind I see you are at Owensville.

Seth If you can get to the mouth of the Osage, try right where the muddy Missouri river water and the clearer osage come together, try to keep your line as close to vertical as possible. I have at times had to use a 1 ounce jig to do this, lift your jig/minnow about 4-6 inches, hold it just off the bottom for 10-15 seconds drop it to the bottom and repeat. Sometime the hammer it and sometime its just a tap. I'd say this method would work at the mouth of any of the larger rivers that feed into the Missouri. Where do you live Seth? KennyB

The bass were mostly small but I did manage 2 that were about 3 pounds apiece.

Seth, Chartreuse lead head jig and minnow is the common was to catch sauger this time of year. I have caught them on Lindy Rigs this time of year too. I have set minnow traps in holes in creeks and caught big minnows for bait as large minnows are sometimes hard to get this time of year. KennyB

RB Back in the early 70's my dad brought home some Jack Salmon he caught in his hoop nets. One was a big old female about 15 pounds or so. It had another walleye in its belly at least 14 inches long. They are cannibalistic for sure. I wish they would have taken a picture of that fish. I used some of those Rapala Jigging Raps today off some docks down by Bagnall Dam, I couldn't keep the bass off them. Caught a couple of crappie on them too. KennyB

I did a little crappie fishing off some docks near Bagnall Dam today and was using 11/2 inch yellow and white jigging rap, it was crazy how the bass were all over it. I did catch some crappie off it but I couldn't keep the bass away. They were clobbering it on the fall. If you want to have some fun try some of these ice fishing lures this winter. I tipped the nose hook with a crappie nibble too. Kenny

Thanks you Ranger, I'll give it a try.

Ranger I'm fishing the Long Shoal area. Thanks for the reply. Kenny

Hey thanks for all the helpful advice y'all.

Sorry to hear of your loss, I hope your gear is recovered soon, and you get some justice.

It would be nice to get some crappie reports from Truman once in a while. Really what I need is some help figuring out a pattern. What makes crappie hold in one spot and not another in the winter I'm just learning about winter crappie myself, my efforts last week netted a total of one crappie in 2 trips to the lake, so you can see I have a bit of a learning curve to get past. Maybe we can get a little conversation going? Kenny

Wow! nice stuff.

sweet, get your varmint caller and rifle....or camera

Interested? Make an offer, I may even deliver after I heal a little more from my back surgery. I can email pics if needed. Thanks

Ok I might be willing to deal on the Fortrex a bit, would consider a trade which includes a Beretta Auto shotgun and some cash or a really good Humminbird depth finder and some cash. Kenny

I use wax worms and slip bobbers, work great for blue gill and crappie occasionally. Minnows are the best bet for crappie and bass.

What is jan 15th? I've been down there a few times this past month, caught a few fish, nothing spectacular though.

I have for sale a Minn Kota Fortrex trolling motor with 56 inch shaft, transducer built in, 24 volt, 80 pound thrust. Used twice, I can't use it due to knee and back injury. It truly is like new. Its for sale for $1100.00 firm, three hundred or more less then new. It handles my Alumacraft Dominator in heavy current easily. Less then 2 months old. Serious inquires only. I live in the KC area, email is raildog59@aol.com, my phone number is 816-807-006, leave a message if I don't answer, I'll get back with you Kenny

Hey folks I finally got the boat I've been dreaming about for years and now I'm going to return to the lower Osage where I grew up. I had to move away from the area in 1993 because of my job. I used to fish the area from the Lock and Dam to the mouth of the Osage. I used to target the sauger and walleye. I have my brother setting some minnow traps so I'll have some chubs to fish with. Does anyone else still target these fish down there? The guy that caught the state record sauger used to fish the area but I've long since last contact with him. The boat is a Alumacraft 165 Dominator with a 90 hp Yamaha. If you see me fishing there, pull up to me and visit a while. Kenny

Anyone fishing Bull Shoals keep this post going. I'm fishing it for the first time after deer season and would love a clue on what to do to catch walleye on BS this time of year.

Paul, You were about 2 weeks too late. Are you still chasing the walleye? They should be biting now. I'd try over the sunken bridge first. Kenny