fishinwrench

Weighing in at a full 1oz. to boot, it would take a flippin' stick to throw it.

I dunno y'all, I probably would have done the same thing. Even if the hunters had just backed on out of there after seeing the cat... those dogs weren't going anywhere. And going under that tree to physically pull the dogs away and leash them would be a pretty stupid move, and one I wouldn't even consider. I'd definately take out the cat before I'd leave my dogs. The only issue I can see in this is whether the guys were TRULY coon hunting...or had someone seen the cat in the area, so the guys were actually out hunting IT ? Do they have any coon pelts in the freezer to show that they have actually been out actively coon hunting this year ? If so then there's no reason not to buy their story and just let it go.

No you don't. IMO if you're fishing tiny flies the place to skimp shouldn't be the hook. Have you tried the TMC 500U ?

Towing a glass bass rig on ice and snow covered roads...been there/done that....ain't no fun

Yeah I was expecting Viagra spam too.

Killer pics, memorable times I'm sure, and that's a nice Brown.

Nah, EVENTUALLY they will just scan the chip that was implanted at the base of your skull upon birth No, we just want them to spend the money they take from us in a reasonable manner. I'd also prefer the corner store quit giving me 8 inch long paper reciepts for a soda and a pack of cigs... and just drop the markup a few cents. Not complaining about the cost of a fishing/hunting permit (i'd pay it if it was 100.00/year) but this seems kinda gay, and it's something new to piss and moan about.

Well in JoCo's defense.... We all know what a Johnson is, but WTH is a "Wyandotte" ?

I actually have a self-serving agenda in defending and recommending a 7wt. Most companys only carry a single model (within each line) of a 7wt. rod. No choices, just always the old 9' for 7 While 4, 5 and 6wt rods can be bought in 2pc or 4pc, and in 7.5'... 8'... 8.5'... 9.0'... 9.5'... ect. Complete with grip, guide, and reel seat choices and with or without fghting butts I guess I just love 7wt's, and I know if they fade from popularity any more than they already have the choices will become even more slim. I actually wouldn't mind having a 8'6" for 7 SC Legend Ultra (or equiv.) as the perfect stream smallie rod for myself, but they don't exist. If it weren't for steelheaders alot of companys would have probably already jumped the gap from 6 to 8 and eliminated 7wt's altogether.

My original thought was... "oh cool, now I can keep a copy in each of my waist packs, and a copy in each boat and won't have to get undressed to get to my wallet if checked". Then I read this: Then I think, "if I print it out on my own PC printer, then make a couple of copys...how is a field agent gonna be able to tell it is not the original ? Field polygraphs ? What this tells Me is that they are not going to be checking permits very often anymore. Not sure where the "savings" is coming from here. I bought my last few permits online and they were mailed to me...but I DID pay additional postage, and I'm sure the cost of the yellow vinyl was considered in the permit fee. What-ever.

Ok, let me ask that question in a different way... What does Crane, NFOW, Lil'Piney, and the Eleven Point have that allows a reasonable amount of natural reproduction, that other streams such as the Niangua, Capps, and Current (for example) do not. What exactly do trout require in order to sucessfully complete a spawn ?

Ahh, so THAT'S why so many of the KC area guys think I'm a total Jackass

After all the years of chasing trout here in MO. and reading everything I come across about "trout" in general.... I STILL don't know what "proper habitat" consists of. What exactly is it that most cold-water Missouri rivers and Spring creeks are lacking ?

In the 80's-90's there were quite a few eccentrics here around the lake that had panthers, lions, cougars, alligators and all sorts of exotic critters. There was even a full grown male gorilla roaming the woods for awhile (he eventually "came home" on his own). After a few escapes and complaints from neighbors the county enacted a "task force" and forced these people to either find proper homes for the animals or GTFO. I have seen (in the past) 2 cougars, a huge white tiger, and one black panther, uncaged and running wild, No BS. And as far as anyone knows, "Wally" (the alligator) is still at large somewhere in Gravois or Little Gravois creek. Anyone that fished/guided on L.O. in the late 80's-90's surely remembers "Kitty Kat Cove" at the 21mm.

Trout Talk magazine (I guess you could call it a "magazine") printed an article and map with the most commonly recognized nickname holes several years ago, also explaining how the supposedly earned their respectve nicknames. You could probably google it up.

I decided awhile back not to enter into "best rod/reel/line" type debates but I guess I just can't help myself.... Being able to cast somewhat oversized flies with a 5 wt. is one thing, that's a skill that can be learned. But having enough backbone to stab a #2-#4 hook into a fishes mouth gets harder the smaller the fish is. If the fish doesn't have enough size/weight anchoring it's position then it is pulled towards you during the hookset, and a 5wt. trout rod doesn't get the job done as well. Just something to think about. Most of the smallies you're gonna catch are going to be 10-13" and while you certainly do not need a fast 7wt. to win a tug of war with a 12 incher, it sure does help with the hookset, and the 7wt. is a better match for 8lb. tippet. A well balanced 7wt. shouldn't wear you out, and you'll appreciate the extra muscle and increased line speed if you start flinging 1/40oz. clousers and 4" strips of wet rabbit fur that cast like a wet dish rag on a 5wt , and you'll REALLY appreciate it when you start throwing sink-tip lines. Just some food for thought.

Of course that's gonna depend on where you're fishing. But my 3 must haves for L.O, Truman, and Pomme would be.... a 6'6" med.heavy (fast) pitchin'stick w/17-20lb. a 6'6" med.(fast) pitchin'stick w/14lb. a 6' med. shorter handle casting rod (with some backbone but a softer tip) w/12 or 10lb.

Yeah, and then you go dig it up. I'll never understand "cat people".

Wow, nice ! Surely there's a story to go with....

Very well played !

Chad, you have no idea !

See there ! So I think a thorough (no BS) investigation is warranted. They spend a hell of a lot more time and money researching far less important things. And I'd like to know the truth. You can bet your hind-end if it was Ducks and Smallmouth there would be some genuine concern. Getting sick and slowly dying is one thing...but to just die mid-flight within a certain space...for no apparent reason, that needs to be looked into seriously IMO News people saying "wow that was wierd...but we'll probably never know", just doesn't set well with me.

Well, I'm kinda fond of red-winged blackbirds. I love that song they sing, and where they sit when singing it.

Tornados happen 3-4 times a year... And we already know what causes THAT.

We can walk on boards too.