Daryk Campbell Sr

Just a friendly reminder your Missouri fishing licenses expire tonight.

I have some pics, but really wanted someone better qualified to do them justice.

I still have a few from @dwiebenga from a couple years back at one bass I like them. But like Jeff, I need to fish them more. Kinda hard to get the micros to bite them.

I came home this evening to my box. Mic, I know it's been said, many times. But I want to express my thanks. Thank you. And to all who participated. Thank you. I will get a taste of non commercial flies, and I've already learned alot. Got a full weekend with my daughters 13th birthday this weekend, so maybe I will try next weekend to get to some decent water.

Sorry to hear about your chicks. Can't blame a dog for hunting. Take it easy on the pup. We all have done things we aren't proud of. Hate to see an end because of its instincts.

I would have never learned about it if not for this thread. Thanks to all those who contribute.

Major milestone VICTORY. Yea, I got to the creek!!! That's been my "goal". Sure, walking is great. Sure getting to be able to exercise is needed, and nice. But, for mental health, and to do more than feel like I'm surviving, my goal was to get to the creek. It took longer than I'd have liked. It was difficult, and I used a walking stick. But I MADE IT!!

Grilled chicken on the Weber charcoal grill, with oven roasted brussel sprouts, and fried potatoes.

I went last week and got some of the hellgramites. I won't expect to use them for another month or so. But who knows, I might get to swing them into my local pond.

Writing a specific law would be very tricky. As mentioned, how would you determine if another was underway or not?. Secondly, some areas may not have enough usable water to give a reasonable distance between bank and structure. Add jet boats to the equation, as they need to stay on plane, makes it really sloppy. Courtesy. That is what people really need to start preaching and bragging about. The social dynamics change when people start bragging.

Thanks for the info. I plan to get to some kind of water this weekend. Have to see how things play out.

I wonder if the lust for fishing is starting to fade. Seems with covid and pre covid fishing was the thing to do. Now, the chatter has slowed down and people are reporting fewer people on the water. No complaints from me.

Bummer on losing a productive lure. Glad you were able to keep on em though.

When will we learn to quit?

I don't understand what was "suspicious" about it. Guess just a buzz to keep you reading. Cool fish none the less.

Sorry to hear about the problems. Great looking setup.

I had no idea you fly fished. Cool.

My animals never have any money on them. Yours have jewelry, now cash!! I'm envious of the BilletHeadville wildlife. Looks good man.

Awesome information. Glad to see both of you posting. Cajun Melon will be purchased this weekend. .....Along with a couple others I'm sure.

The New Yorker was probably lost. There is a Montauk, New York. I was researching Montauk state park, and Montauk NY, kept coming up in the results.

I'm not a smoker other than the occasional cigar. Have no issues with pot, if you want it, have it. Just funny to me that it was illegal and problematic until they finally found a better way to benefit.

Yep, your a married man alright.. LOL.

I can tell you, many. Surprisingly it is not the local ones to St Louis. I got 2 pre recorded video boxes that were personalized to me. Similar to a talking picture frame crossed with a tablet computer. They are color screens, framed and have video that plays. The lawyer addressed me by name, and mentioned the accident in the video. I've gotten magnets, brochures, and other junk. One firm makes sure to reach out to me monthly or semi monthly reminding me of how long it's been and assuring me that the insurance company is dragging its feet, and that their specific firm will be able to make a difference. But, none are really addressing my healing, or loss of daily activities or how different therapies, or emotional support groups, or family support, etc will assist in my getting back to where I was prior to the event. Just how much money they have gotten awarded in the past. To be honest, 20 million dollars isn't gonna do me any good if I don't get to walk properly again to be able to hike into some tough spots for fishing or portaging the canoe I havent been able to work on. Or if my PTSD continues and I am still to scared to drive because the lanes seem so much narrower nowadays. Etc. Sorry, I know you weren't looking for a soapbox, but it really is tough, when many see the financial "gain" potential, here I am just wanting to be able to sleep and walk like I did in mid August. Editing to add, Im sorry it reads like a slam or complaining about your question Rick. I'm not, your curiosity is valid. Keep asking any questions, as RPS mentioned, yall are all family to me. I'm an open book.