fishinwrench

Yep, my daughter and one of her friends stood on one of the handicapped jetty's and caught a dozen or more on a John Deere mini-jig just dipping it around in the boulders there, and were putting them in a bucket. I made them quit and release them because I wasn't sure it was cool to be doing that. Although I wouldn't mind trying them for bait on a few holes in Z3

Spring river is reasonably close. Although I've never fished it so I don't know much about the hiking/camping in the area. The fishing is reportedly pretty decent though.

Now that you mention it, you DO look a little pale When we were kids we used to drink out of the town branch (looked clear and didn't taste bad). When I think about the source, and where that water came from it amazes me that I'm alive to tell about it.

Eric, That's a trout boner

Holy cow ! What do they feed those fish at RR ? That place is fast becoming the Dry Run Creek of Missouri. Congrats on a killer day

Well, I don't know about all that (j/k).... But Congratulations all the same. Sounds like a healthy youngun. Bottoms-up !

Wow, I wish we could have a slightly larger sliver of that kinda stocking...for the trout holding portion of the Niangua. What that would do for the area would be amazing.

Here's a few links that kind of tell the story of what the corporation does for the builders within it's group. http://www.ababoats.com/ http://www.genmar.com/aboutus/history.cfm

Do you know what boat building company(s) operate free of corporate backing ? Aside from the fact that all companies (and corporations) in this nation (from Rusty's bait shop and Howdy-Doody Plumbing, to Microsoft and Ford motor co.) all operate under the ceiling of of one mega-giant....called the Federal Government. Accounting and stock holder groups have no effect on individual design and quality between companys. A Genmar aquisition does not grant every builder within the Genmar group free reign to all designs and patents of the others listed under the group. So if Gatorjets Ranger salesman squirms when asked that, it should only be because he's not in the mood to spend an hour trying to explain it to someone.

We do. With intricate directions on how to tye them, and everything. Scroll down to Fly Recipes

#1 is a pound and a half #2 is within an ounce +/- of 2lbs, even. #3 is right at 4 lbs. (look at the head on him though, Geeze) #4 is just a touch over 5 You had a good day man. Good job !

Killer display by all. I bet everyone here has had a spoonbill in their living room at one time or another. Somewhere I have a pick of myself and a couple buddies sitting on the couch cleaning a huge mess of bullfrogs on our coffee table. Why we elected to undertake that task inside the house...totally escapes me. No wonder I've been divorced twice.

You mean there really ARE browns in the Niangua ?

Thank you Sir, one of my favorites.

True.

Well thank you. And yeah I do tend to bust my leash when attempting to make a point sometimes. Exactly. Besides putting trout in places where they really don't belong might implant a false perception to young would-be anglers.... Next thing you know they might be "trout fishing" in the Missouri river oxbows....and they won't understand why they can't catch one there. Looks like trout water to them, right ? A huge part of a youngster learning to be a outdoorsman is understanding and recognizing different types of habitats and the critters that can exist (or be found) in each of them.

Chief, if you liked my spin on free pie, you'll love my spin on the urban trout program..... I live in mid-missouri and the odds that I'll ever get to travel to Africa to hunt monkeys, elephants and wapahickiti's (wtf?) is extremely remote. They should bring us some, so that our children will get a chance to experience stalking and tracking these majestic animals. My point : Those city dwelling kids care about as much about trout as I do about their malls, skater parks, and video games. I've experienced all three of those things, and really wouldn't be bothered if I never saw another one. I've also been to dozens of urban nature centers, and unless there's a forced field trip scheduled the places are practically empty. So although I think it is all a sweet little idea, I really don't think those people are inspired by any of it....and I'm good with that.

I was gonna say that, but I figured there was an aesthetic motive involved.

That will likely be the saddest thing I hear today

Any attraction whether natural-tax-maintained, or mand-made-tax-funded is going to boost the surrounding area's economy. Hell, not that long ago there was a topic crying for people to spend more money in Crane. It isn't the attraction that creates income however...people that "want a slice of the pie" have to take the initiative to offer something worthwhile if they expect to take advantage of it. No different than myself relocating to L.O. to take advantage of the huge number of broken boats/motors. The only economic potential that nothing but a a lake with trout in it has to an area, is the coins that may get dropped on the ground by visitors. People don't just drop money everywhere they go...there has to be a desired service offered, which means that someone has to invest and work to get some of it. So "free pie" really doesn't exist.

I haven't fished a "Leonard original" but I've mocked it ever since I first saw one. It pretty much rocks ! And I have a theory that the 200R is what really makes that fly.

You take the pheasant tail fibers wrap them around the tool thereby making a loop. Then grab the fibers with the little hook on the tool and pull through the loop. Do not take the fibers off of the quill. Tie the knots while the fibers are still attached to the quill so it keeps them nice and even. Once you get the moves down you'll discover that a small pair of curved forceps (3$) works just as good.

well, aside from the scenery, what makes a stream the best (in my eyes) is the number of fish and how it's managed. My vote goes to the Current, such as it is now. But I would be proud to claim the Niangua if the fishery was managed a little better, the size and flow conditions are more to my liking on the Niangua, it's a good float and you can even paddle upstream if you want, you can also still access plenty of good water by road. NFOW pretty much has to be floated, in one direction only, and I don't always feel like dealing with the hassles of a boat and shuttle.

I tie the herl in by the butts, so that it stays fuzzy looking. If you tie in by the tips and fold them forward the herl slicks back and matts down. FWIW I like turkey rounds for beadhead (wet) versions, and Uni-stretch or flat braid for dry versions. I recently started treating my drys with Water Shed which I kinda like....I think. I despise paste or gel floatant and can't believe, nor understand its popularity.

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