fishinwrench

Thanks DC, I had a replacement part made at a machine shop. It cost out the nose for no more than it was...but whaddaya gonna do ? Rite-Hite (as a company) lost some points with me bigtime. I delt with CMC for years and I know they wouldn't have blown us off that way, not a chance.

What's really amazing to Me, is that you guys that live in the KC and STL areas come to fish at Bennett, and see horrific crimes committed every time you come down. Yet guys that live close and fish it all the time, only occasionally see someone doing anything mildly wrong. You cigar smokin' city boys either have a really keen eye for that stuff.... or you're bringing it with ya. To give you the benefit of the doubt though, I guess crime could truly be rampant there at the outlet hole and I wouldn't know because I don't fish there. Plus, I'm usually concentrating on fishing instead of concentrating on what other people are doing.

Always ? What's the cost of an in-house game warden? I'd be willing to bet that at least 800-1000.00 is spent in wages and other related expenses... for every 70.00(legitimate)ticket that they write within the park boundarys. In all seriousness, most of the trout park fishers I know are 80% C&R. Occasionally some fish-hungry nimrod might sneak a few extra trout but is it really a serious rampant problem that is causing thousands of dollars worth of losses each month? I don't see the justification of a full time agent, covert undercover spys, or surveillance cams. All that money could be better spent elsewhere IMO

Nope, bad idea. If they eat all the oil, then they'll start farting... And THERE GOES THE OZONE LAYER !

It doesn't have to be seasoned hay, grass clippings and tree litter will work too. They can start cutting my lawn and raking my leaves anytime they want.

Running coyotes with Greyhounds is a big group sport in Oklahoma. They turn the hounds loose on a Yodel dog from 50-100 yards away and then track them via 4WD's or ATV's and CB radios. It's cool to listen to them over the radio, and even cooler to be a part of. Those dogs are awesome...and FAST !

Stillwater flyfishing out of a canoe is a skill in and of itself. The position and angle is never "right", and seldom even managable for me. River flyfishing from a canoe is...ok I'll say it.....Impossible. As for transporting between wadable areas: I have strap loops that hang below the seats on each side, I break the rod down to 2 pcs. and twist wrap the two pieces together with the leader, stick the butt/tip in the loop and rest the ferrule ends on the center thwart.

OT Discovery 169 is the gold standard as far as I'm concerned. The heavier you load her, the more stable she gets. The Canoe that is....not the Wife

Competition for food maybe ? Do the Eastern streams have the numbers of LM, spotted bass, sunfish and Goggleye that our streams do ? I also don't think our streams have the volume % of deep Wintering holes and sanctuarys that the Eastern rivers do.

Racoon. Happens all the time.

Double digits ? that's a tough call, but Truman has plenty in the 4-6+ range, and if that doesn't excite you then you've been at it longer than I have.

Excellent trip report Al. Experiences like that are what cause guys to pull up stakes and move out West.

Not sure about TR, but in Lake of the Ozarks they are way up in the creeks spawning right now....by the thousands ! I think they seriously need to be thinned out, their numbers in this lake are rediculis and the dang things live FOREVER.

IMO the circumstances where a sink-tip is truly useful are pretty rare on Mo. streams and rivers. Carrying a few Rio sinking leaders (specifically the 7ft-5ips and 3ips) might be a better alternative. It is for Me. The 3ips is excellent (perfect) for keeping clousers deep.

That was my exact thought when I saw who the originator of this topic was. If you're wanting to spend less than a new one there are some fine used ones out there.

Makes no sense. I wish I could help you through the forum but I'd have to see it IRL. I am in the Lake Ozark area, where are you located ? Note: you will always have a slight forward push when in neutral, but unless your idle is set extremely high it shouldn't be uncontrollable.

I'd say that y'all can rest easy. I don't know what the statistics indicate but I'm somewhat "in the business" and I notice a marked reduction in tournament participation over the last 4-5 years. Interest in the B.A.S.S. and other nationally covered events seems to be falling off also I think. 10-15 years ago there were at least 2 bass clubs in every town around here, and now there is only 1 in the entire lake area and I don't even think they participate in the federation money-pit anymore. Meanwhile I see more and more guys getting serious about catfish, walleye, stripers and hybrids. And flyfishing (especially warmwater flyfishing) is getting noticably more popular. For a long-long time I was the only flyfisherman in my extended neighborhood and now there are a dozen or more. All of a sudden it's becoming common to see flyrods, stripping baskets, downriggers and anchor systems in my customers boats, and the "fish talk" around the shop has changed (I can't even remember the last time someone sat down at the BS table to tune a box of bass jigs and/or study a topo map). Interest in different things kinda cycles, and it seems to me that the big-mouthed green fish in the impoundments are fixin' to get a break.

Hell yeah, as long as you'll warranty it and CMA if it causes my customer to run his boat into a bluff. Actually you're being more helpful than the chick from the factory.

I need a replacement part for a Rite Hite jackplate, not sure what "they" call it but here's a pic of the broken item. (CMC calls it a thrust bushing) I emailed the factory and have gotten no reply. Tried calling and the "perrson" I spoke to was not helpful at all. Their site doesn't have a dealer locator, and none of the other shops around here have a clue as to how to obtain one. If anyone knows of a Rite-Hite dealer (other than BPS or Cabela's) that will assist in locating a replacement bushing, please point me to'em. Thanks, Wrench

Back to your bridge Evil Troll, you have no powers here.

Hows that "Lest-ye-not" scripture go again ? Listen Mr. Eighthunnerdandwhatever, if you don't have something derogatory to say, don't say nuttin' at all.

There ya go ! Almost all of Z1 is slick frogwater and perfect for bait fishing. Z2 and Z3 has some riffles and seams, and is way more sporty water to flyfish. The powers that be are just scared that more fish than they would like will end up in Z4

Rubber legged "flys" are perfectly legal in Z1 and Z2 Beetles, hoppers (even foam bodied flys) with rubber legs, ect. are fine. Even in the nitpickin' trout park. Just hold it up before you tie it on, so the dude behind the monitor can see it

Phil, If he doesn't want the job I'll take it. Does it pay by the hour, or is it piece work ? May I request extra for substituting cuss words with Shucky-derns and Dadgummits ?

Anybody that says tournament fishing is "not about the money" is full of beans. Back in the mid-90's a multitude of bass clubs went to paper scoring and cheesy trophys for 1st thru 3rd place and only a 5.00 per person cash side pot for big bass. It only took 2 or 3 events until participation went to hell. Boaters would wake up in the morning of a tournament and if it was a yucky day or they drew a partner they didn't want they'd just pull a no-show, leaving their non-boater partner at the ramp. As soon as the weigh-in scoring and the cash payback resumed...participation and the reliability and good sportsmanship of those entered came right back up. It is definately about the money. And I'm not pointing fingers here, because I liked the money when I was into tournament fishing too. Fun Competition is great, but once you've proven that you can beat a good percentage of guys a good percentage of the time...what's left to prove ? Trophys just gather dust...money motivates, and Money ROCKS ! The real reason I quit tournament fishing and guiding, is because I learned that I could make more consistent money working on your guys boats than I can trying to beat you fishing on a consistent basis. When I was into it there weren't as many truly good fishermen, but everybody is a good these days. So it's a crapshoot as to who's gonna get the bigger bites on any given day.