Daryk Campbell Sr

Short answer, no. I did try stripping it, and jigging it, as well as dragging it. But, you're spot on. @Big Mike thanks for the report, as well as the pictures. Glad you were able to have success.

I was of the same impression while at jigfest. I threw a green and white clouser while others were throwing jigs. I never got bit.

They did last year. He jumped off his dock.

Good to see you are still here. Maybe on the next one. Safe travels.

I believe they were developed to imitate sculpins, but the action I seen while using them reminded me strongly of a small crawfish. So, yes I believe they will be excellent bass lures.

The jigs are a new line, I'm not sure if he has them online @Phil Lilley. We stayed at Rileys Outfitter in Mountain Home, AR, we fished the White River. I always resort to tri olive, or sculpin colors.

The main banner at the top of OAF works as it should. Phil got credit. As a kid who couldn't help what his parents earned or how money was used, I benefitted from kindness of others most of my life growing up. Please don't do this for the adults, but for the kids who have no say. Thanks to all. Merry Christmas

I will bring a fish fryer, and canola oil. I'll bring some toasted ravioli also.

Some have seen my rod building trials. Today I tested my new micro fly rod. I stopped on the way home to see if the pool at Rocky Falls held any micros. I missed an opportunity to try to catch some that I seen at Bull Shoals dam. Anyhow, here is my build. I am well aware most don't understand or care, but I find it intriguing. The "blank" is a fiberglass rod from an electrical wire fishing kit. I turned it on my micro lathe and added eyelets from eye pins used in jewelry making. Wrapped with thread from my fly tying kit. UV resin to secure the wraps. The handle is craft cork glued together and turned in the lathe. The line is 1 to 3 weight line I found on Temu, and the reel was bought from Temu. The rod casts better than I could have asked for. My four piece fly rod and bass pro reel for comparison photos.

Weather was amazing, the friendship was outstanding, and the food was second to none. We got the change to use some new jigs from Lilley's. They look and perform great. They glide across the gravel rock in shallow water, and represent sculpins. I had many follows, but I could not get any commitments. Cody caught two beautiful rainbows with the new football jigs. He was slowly dragging them, and got bit.

Whenever I fill out the info it shows you, Phil. But on the confirmation page it changes to Richard Marks. I'm sure it goes to the same organization, but want to make sure it goes towards your balance raised.

I follow a guy on YouTube who uses small jigs and fly lures on a rod and reel setup to catch frogs. Frog jigging. Looks like alot of fun.

Many fish were caught yesterday. Cody won the day with 2 browns 22" and 21.5". I got to witness the 2nd. It was jumping and tailwalking just like ok the videos on TV. Quite a good time. He was quite happy the rest of the day. DJ lost a fish that took lots of drag with a very bent rod, line snapped before he could see it. I got to test my legs in some light current. I am very happy with the results. The food was nothing short of amazing. We had deer tenderloins with fried potatoes for breakfast Cody made a sausage kolache. Dinner was a fried food paradise. Deep fried ravioli, spoon bill caught from lake of the ozarks by brandon, huge shrimp provided by cody, mushrooms, hush puppies that were made/adapted on the fly, and French fries.

Good info.

Cody and I got here yesterday, we weren't successful at catching for the hour or so we had to fish before dark. We hung at the cabin listening to music and hanging out. I brought a pot of chili, that was dinner. Brandon, his son Eddie and DJ came later in the evening. Got out this morning, Cody and I took the boat while the rest waded across from the cabin. Second cast Cody and I both doubled. Him with a brown, me a rainbow. Water started rising with alot of color, Gras and debris. We went down river by the cabin and found lower clear water. Caught a good number, and had fun watching them take the jigs. Mine were a bit light. So Cody gave me a heavier jig and my numbers increased. We returned to the cabin gathered the others and devised a plan to go out again. Rick arrived, we said our hellos before we left. We tested he limits of Cody's new boat. Brandon and I waded for a bit while the others went up river on the boat. Our conversation was much better than the catching. The boaters did really well. Came back to the cabin for dinner, Cody made crawfish etoufee, somehow I found enough time to take a picture before it disappeared.

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Ok, we have steam, we have clearance from Phil and need to get a head count. Who can make it to the Taneyfest gathering at Lilley's Landing on the weekend of January 27? We had a great time at the last one. It would be cool to see everyone again. So far I believe @Daryk Campbell Sr, @fishinwrench, @snagged in outlet 3, @gotmuddy are planning to attend. @BilletHead, @LittleRedFisherman, @grizwilson, @Terrierman, @JestersHK, @fmcbrandon @BigHandsRob, @Seth, @Quillback, @Ham, @mic, @aarchdale@coresleep.com, @cheesemaster, @jdmidwest, @Bill Babler, @Champ188, @Flysmallie, @ness @ColdWaterFshr, @abkeenan @dblades, @liphunter and any others who are active, wanna come out and fish, and eat? If I missed anyone, please tag them. It would be really cool to see everyone. Maybe we could include a fly fishing theme as a bonus.

We are looking at a gathering the weekend of January 27th event at Lilley's. Can you make it?

I am clear for that weekend. Who else would be interested in booking/sharing a room?

Many can't make Jigfest, who would wb interested in a gathering in Jan or Feb? Maybe at Lilley's if there are openings similar to the one a few years ago. So far Cody @gotmuddy myself and potentially Pete @snagged in outlet 3are willing. Who's down to clown?

You are a good sport.

I'm in on a Jan or Feb gathering. Just can't Do the 1st of the year, or Valentines Day. We could possibly do another Taneyfest, rent some rooms or cabins at Lilley's.

I believe it seems only Cody has a boat at this time. I am also no opposed to renting or splitting the cost of a rental. He can't haul all of us. LOL.

I'm good to bring chili, and fixings. Along with a deep fryer and oil with some fryables. Can pick up more if needed.

Be careful. That background shows alot, and it may be fished out when you come back.