The Tactician

Gross. I didn't civilized people kept fish. Oh yeah, I keep forgetting the economy screwed most of you people a few years back. Caviar dreams, peasants!

Be nice to see the fangs on that bad girl. If I recall correctly Gaboons have the largest fangs of any snake and get over an inch long. Better you handling it than me I suppose.

Dang! Das a neat cat. I wanna keel it! It's a good looking. I wanna erase him from the earth. Just think a how many field mice I could save. Why heck, I seen about 7 or 8 of 'em at stockton while I was night fishin. They must be the reason I only see groups of 30-40 turkeys at a time. I am glad they can't swim underwater. They'd eat ALL the bass!

I only read these topics until I get to "umbrella rig" or "A-rig", then I have to go out to my warehouse and release some aggression. I won't get started, but I can't wait until this trash goes away.

Oh, uhh...hmm (cough) well, nothing...at all.

I agree with Gavin. It is easier to just say no tresspassing than a sign that says "no toddlers in dirty diapers throwing rocks, hot dog campfires, loud stereos, rope swings, jumping off of the dam, mullets, beer cans, cut-off jean shorts, etc. I understand where they are coming from, but this is really frustrating. I enjoy catching smallies and goggle eye there when I don't feel like driving an hour or two to a lake. It's a relaxing spot. I don't go in the summer for the reasons I mentioned. There is nothing like slaying 40 goggle eye until you are tired of realing 'em in. (All thrown back, of course). It is really hard to find good river spots in the summer where people aren't screaming and getting plowed on Busch Lite. It would be nice if there were some designated fishing only areas along the James and Finley. Oh well. I feel better now.

I sure am. Guess I can't delete the topic? Cool.

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I use spinnerbaits and Love 'em. The main benefit of a spinnerbait in my opinion, is the cover and areas you can fish them in. I can't count how many times I have flipped or cast a blade and thought, well that ones gone, only to have it whip right out of there without getting hung up at all. Also, I have fished some days when the fish are there and biting but are hugging structure like there tied to it. With a little practice, you can whip that blade into spots you wouldn't try anything else. You can knock it into a tree or stump and get the fish's attention and not worry about getting snagged. Good luck to all!

This kind of thing gets me fired up. I was there 2 weeks ago and saw 2 dead spoonies on the bank that had obviously been snagged. What is the point? I do believe it is totally illegal as well. Thanks for reminding me to put the phone #'s of the MDC in the locations I fish in my phone. I don't want to be a "snitch", but it is our job to protect the areas we love and treasure for future generations. The MDC can't do it all by themselves. If you aren't sure about a regulation or code, just give them a call. They are nice guys.

Awesome! Stupid question I know, but do you mean the Sac, north of the dam. I always fish the south of the lake around Ruark. Thanks!

There is a parking lot right below the dam. Just take your first right after the bridge and it takes you back there (no gates). It is a public fishing spot. You can walk the banks on the trails a ways on down. Keep an eye out for snakes in brush, I've seen plenty. It is a surprisingly good place to catch some decent LM bass. There are a good amount of root piles on the other side of the banks that hold some nice bass. I've caught a crappie or two there as well. Ask anybody about Springfield lake and you will hear spinnerbait mentioned. White or chartreuse (of course). The water holds a good amount of vegetation and rocks so use something weedless or close to it. Bring something kind of shallow running if you plan of fishing very far down from the dam. It's a fun little spot and loaded with bass. Good luck! You might even see a bald eagle or two. Tactician

I guess technically, this means the bumper of my truck has leprosy.