Gavin

Got a flat of prime iL peaches on Friday. Half gone now. Might have to drive to Alton again next week.

Had a weird desire for Chili today. 5lbs of Cubed Chuck, 1 lb of pork sausage, 2lbs of ground deer. Changed the recipe slightly. 6oz oz of Chile powder usually, cut back an ounce and added powdered Chipotle. I like it. Recipe posted previously.another can of diced tomatoes and two cans of beans for my wife. She thinks chili needs beans. Beans don’t belong in chili because it’s just filler IMO. She likes it, says needs more beans, but Chili is about the meat & pepper gravy!

Can’t see it in St Louis, to much light pollution

Awesome catch! Congrats!

Hot or no title.

I'd suggest you do your own scouting...Buy a map, and burn the gas. It's more fun that way.

Have not been for a visit Al. Dad & three brothers own it. Will quiz them about boat access. It’s one of the boy’s projects. Some nice climbing there if you are into that!

Hit a fish boil for a Saturday dinner if near the the Great Lakes! Get Smoked fish, and Pasties If you can find it.

Any up North. You will have some fun! Bonus Walleye, Pike, Musky, Crappie, Gills.

High fins have not been documented on the James in a mighty long time according to MDC’s watershed inventories. So Quill Back? Both have been sampled on the James.. Hard one to ID, but looks High Fin more than Quill back. Nice catch!

The Upper 11pt is pretty skinny...Lots of cottonmouths too. Think you would have a better float on the Current. Will see jets boats on both.

Nope, private. Talk to Steve at Cherokee about access @ Blackwell. There is a new rock climbing venue below Cole’s. Robinson Bluff, they say they have boat access, dunno. Customer of mine owns Robinson, have not been there to check it out. Small fee and a waiver for a day pass. Let me know if you go.

Looks slick! Nothing to snag line on. Needs a poling platform!

Think mine is from the mid 1970's.

Have some dry flies that fish will eat Loved chasing the hex up near Grayling, MI! More miss than hit, but could get really good if you hit it. Spinner fall or emergence is when you want to hit them...Otherwise they are off the water.

At least the could have waited until the 2022 Final Four!

Nice! I have a #8 chicken fryer with a lid...Not hammered though.

Sweating & chanterelles go hand in hand. Best a day or so after a heavy rain when it is humid.

Yep they are out

Yes I do have some pink flamingos! Buddy Mark says you need to set them @ 80 yards in front of other hunting parties! Flares em like crazy!

Nothing yet!

Spring rolls!

Grey fleshed hatchery trout aren’t very good. Pink & orange fleshed trout are allot better. I gill and bleed them out immediately when I keep them.

MDC will send you a map for most, but there is only 30-40 miles of decent trout water in MO. Eleven Point and Current are the ones you can hike in/float in and camp on with no worries. All public land or private with a public easement in the trout water. No secret. Trails to follow, and free camping. You will see other anglers and floaters, but you can claim a spot, camp, and enjoy some solid fishing. 14-16" trout are just average on those streams..Crane...no place to camp. Little Piney might work for you...Lane Spring Campground south of Rolla, MO. Wild rainbow trout in the CG. National Forest Service, access to water, and a small fee to camp. Some electric sites. Mill Cr, and Spring Creek in 20 minutes, Roubidoux in 30-40 minutes, Current R is an hour drive. Good luck.

Fish a Ned Rig, Curly Tail, or soft craw on assorted jigs (1/8-3/8). Unweighted Fluke nose hooked on a 1/0 circle hook works too. More of a fish in the cooler trip IMO...will be too many people there this time of year. Lots...Kastmaster spoons, & jerkbaits can slay at times....