Daryk Campbell Sr

Festus/ Arnold area here. Where about are you?

When I catch anything, it was by accident.

No, I have never been on Plattin.

I make it a point to remove trash everytime we go out. My kids used to see it as a chore, but now, they do it without any provocation. Now, I will never make the difference the stream teams do, but my kids will never be the ones contributing to the problem. (At least I hope not).

Thanks Wrench. Always appreciate your knowledge.

I just bought a used motor, 71 Ted Williams 7 HP. I want to rebuild the carburetor. Looking to buy the kit. Thanks. DC

Took my son out for a little bit. Went to a small creek. We got eaten up by the mosquitos. They just about won. We fished a little down from the honey hole we found a few weeks ago. Within 10 casts I had my first one on. It got off. I was using the Zarra Spook Jr again. I really like this lure. I caught a 17 incher and a 13 incher. No real blow ups, just a swirl. My son was fishing Dave's Ned Rig. He caught 3. He is really getting excited about going out. His were 8 inches, 12 inches and we did not measure the other one. We had many chasers. We went out about 6:15, quit just about 8. Not bad for less than 2 hours. Of course, all fish were released instantly. This is a small creek, and I really enjoy the time on it.

BW, I have been here long enough to expect it. Maybe have done it once or twice myself. $80? That's cheap! I gave $500 for mine 13 footer with a 7hp motor. Both with titles. I think I did well. It is quite heavy in and out of my Dakota. Guess I am not as much of a Manas others. Lol.

I have not. I will, thanks for the info. DC

.... His John.....

I just bought a 13 foot Gheenoe. It came with a two stroke 7hp motor. I have been reading alot on them, but there is not much on the ozarkan area. Seems like they would be excellent. Does anyone here have experience with one?

Fun times. I appreciate the snake pics also.

So sorry to hear. I was really enjoying the reports. Maybe with the wet summer we had, the flowers will produce and more bees will come your way.

I also LOVE your "Out West Reports" , just in case you were wondering if anyone reads these. :-)

Interested in the....outcome of this story.

Late to respond, thank you. Got a couple. Now I just hope they are comfortable.

Cool event. Shame that it is needed though. I do like the most unusual item idea and the message in a bottle idea.

I figured I would let him reply if he was still offering it. Though I really wasn't 100% sure it was him .

A few years ago, there was a resort owner that had one that people could purchase a membership to use. Not sure if that option still exists. I believe that they are still active on here.

Due to replies on this site, I chose P-line and am very satisfied. I am slowly upgrading all of my equipment from Walmart basic to suggested intro/ every day gear. I use it with a Pflueger President spinning reel.

Nice. He looks a little disappointed though.

Nice, Wrench

Oops, forgot her picture.

I caught a 16 inch spotted bass on a spook. The fish my son caught were on the Ned. He had a few more that he did not set the hook on. He seen them, so they "counted". He beat me 5 to 2. I also caught a tiny green sunfish. I found a good hole last week, and couldn't wait to take them there. We brought along a minnow trap, and used bread. We caught a tiny craw dad, and the minnow my daughter is holding. I didn't get a great picture of it though. She just did not have the patience even with the Ned. She was content finding "seashells", clam shells really. I did have an incident where a small garden was toying with my spook, then while trying to play him, I got snagged on a small stick. Broke the line at the knot. I was able to snag it with a spinner bait. I was relieved. That bait has really been good to me.

Had a good evening at the creek fishing with the kids. Thank you Dave, the Ned made the day.