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What is your favorite beadhead pattern?

Would they work just as well on Norfolk tail waters in AR. I would assume yes. Just wanted to know if you tried them there.

Thanks. I saw those online, but could find an example. Do they delineate public vrs private? Do you which type is best? USGS Topographic Maps - Scale of these maps is approximately 2.4 inches per mile. There are 168 Topographic Maps covering the Mark Twain National Forest Forest Visitor Maps - at 1/2"=one mile scale, depict entire Ranger Districts. A set of four Forest Visitor Maps covers all six administrative units. Maps are sold at the Supervisor's Office and at all District Offices. Motor Vehicle Use Maps - shows the roads and trails that are open to vehicular traffic. This map contain only roads information, with limited key features. Site and Activity Maps - Single purpose providing information about that site or activity.

Does anyone know where I can find a good map of Missouri's National Forests that lays out what land is private and what is public?

Don't be, I new what you meant. I was not clear. I read that the fishing above the spring is only good in the Winter. Since I had so little time, I should have tried that.

Thanks....That looks like a blue gill fly. I wonder if would work on Blue Springs??? Only one way to find out.

Gavin, Going through some old threads looking for fishing tips on LP. What is a Pats Rubberlegs?

I guess I should have turned left instead of right. I can't wait to spend a full day on it or even a weekend learning it. The campground looked nice. I'll have to try it out in the spring. Unless is thins out down stream, it looked like it would be a fun creek to float sometime.

Sounds like your skills are fine. That is one hell of a trip.

How much are the rooms there?

No I didn't make to spring. It looked like there was a fence in the way, and I wanted to get over to Piney so I cut across the woods and creek to the car. Was there any fish in it? I think I was at the Lane Springs Acess, but the campground is closed so you have to park at the gate and walk down the hill to the park.

I got the chance to try out these indicators this weekend. They worked like a champ (even without the loop in the back). They casted fine and never tangled. I didn't get a fish, but it was hit a couple of times. All in all, it was worth the time to build and will become a staple in the box. I'll have to make some up for the next fly swap. Here are couple of suggestions: 1. Stick with bright colored flies. The stimulator was a little tough to follow in the shadows sometimes. 2. Make the loop just big enough to take the thicker part of the leader. I had to put mine on down at the bottom and work it up. However, it never slipped on me.

Well, I finally made it down to into the Ozarks for some fishing. It's been way to long. I parked over by the spring, but on the other side of the creek. I humped it down the Bohigian parking lot and fished all the way back up. I had a great day on the creek bringing a dozen to hand. Didn't have much in the way of size. I was exploring and learning the creek as much as fishing, and it was totally different water from last spring when I went during high water. I'll try to post a couple of pic's later. After that hike, I made a quick run over to Little Piney for the first time. I only had an hour to fish and maybe got in a hundred yards by the spring and camp ground. I didn't catch anything there so I'll have to go back. Here are a couple of observations: 1. For first timers on Mill stay in the Bohigian area during low water. There is a feeder creek above the area that almost doubles the water volume. However, I did catch fish above that feeder. 2. Little Piney is a lot bigger water than I had imagined. I didn't see any fish in holes that would be full on Blue Springs and Mill. I suppose this is a creek to learn as much as fish. 3. The hike from the gate to the water is just that a hike. If you've never been before, be forewarned, the walk back to the car is "up hill" probably a quarter of mile, maybe longer. Finally... now I'm not a deer hunter so keep that in mind. However, a buck came in on me at Mill creek. It was the biggest buck I've ever seen not hanging on a wall. Probably 10 points maybe more, symmetrical rack that was a good two feet apart. We surprised each other on a curve in the creek so I didn't get my camera out in time, sorry. I also tried to find the spring and came up on a beaver dam. I was excited to finally fish a beaver pond. I was disappointed when got to it and it was really shallow. Oh well, still pretty cool.

How far north of the spring is productive water for trout. I was looking at parking at the Forest Road 1576 bridge just off of Mill Creek Rd. Anyone want to go tomorrow from St. Louis.

I'm blame the almighty dollar.

I just tied up some hare's ears with UTC gold holo tinsel. I like it over standard gold tinsel because it adds a little more flash. Now the question...will the fish notice? Anybody else used it?

I looked at that run, but it appears to be on private land. Not being local, I didn't know that norms/rules were. It looks like a really nice run though.

Same here on the tippet. Been using it for a year. Works great.

My annual trip with my dad to Bennett Springs has been moved to the Norfork this May. I'm looking for a day to get away from the crowds, some hiking, and small water fishing. I'm falling in eLove with North Sylamore Creek and Hiking Trail. I think I want to hike upstream from Gunner Pool Rec Area to Barkshed Rec Area. Does anyone know anything about the fishing in the creek? How about the trail? I read that it is well marked with great scenory? Does anyone know about livery services in this area? I would like to make this a one way trip. Is floating this creek an option? Which topo map(s) covers the creek? Any info would be a help. Thanks in Advance, MIC

Can anyone recommend a good substitute for snow shoe hare foot? I wanted to try it in an emerger pattern.

What size do you fish with on the small streams?

I was looking a fly database. Anybody but dubbing on the head? Saw a couple with hare and peacock ice dubbing. Any luck fishing with it?

I was going to tie up my first prince nymphs. My book calls for brown hen hackle for the collar. I don't have any. What can I use for a substitute? I have brown cock hackle, brown CDC, and a full partridge skin.

Form a loop with leader. Push it through the mono loop on the fly. Take the loop over the fly and pull tight. Just like you would on a thing-a-bobber. If I understand your question right. I didn't get the loop in the back. I don't think it is required.