Terrierman

1. Fly fishing NFOW from a drift boat. 2. Set lines on Missouri River for flatheads - dark of the moon in June. 3. Blue catfish on Osage river near Taberville with live bait on the third rise in the spring. 4. Three day float and camping on upper Jacks Fork in the spring. 5. White Bass run on James. 6. Crappie during the spawn on Stockton. 7. Hybrids / white bass on Truman when they are chasing on the flats 8. Float and wade fishing for Smallies and Goggle eye on one of my local favorites 9. Taneycomo when the shad are going through the dam 10. Hitting a really good private pond for bass on spinner baits or topwater baits. There. Back on track.

Another highlight for me. Learned to tie the Alberto. That knot had eluded me for a year. I was taking the tag end of the main line through the leader loop from the wrong side and had given up on that knot and was using two surgeon knots to tie leader to nanofil. The alberto is better and easier. Now. Thanks HAM!

That was a nice box he had too. I fell asleep too early that night but Bob said Miles was a really interesting and very knowledgeable guy who made a life changing decision to wind up on the White River. Cannot beat that place for the accomodations for a group of guys. You just feel welcome there.

Words of wisdom right there folks. Pure gold.

Bob, Lane and I fished Rim Shoals Friday. Had a good day, mostly rainbows, I think Bob had three browns. Lane and I both caught a couple of cutthroats each. I'd guess we had maybe 150 fish that day for the boat. It was running minimum flow when we got on the river and then that big water that Ham and the boys fished at White Hole earlier in the day made it to Rim. River got a little trashy then and the bite slowed quite a bit. We were doing best on 1/8 gold head olive/ginger zig jigs. Actually those produced best for us all weekend. Saturday was a tale of two spots. Red's landing was really slow for Bob and I we had four fish at noon. So we decided to make a move. Les and Cody were heading to Norfork as they had been generating all morning. We decided to go there too. Of course, we got to Norfork just in time for generation to go to zero. Decided to go to Buffalo City and make our way up to Buffalo Shoal which turned out to be the best decision I've made in a long time. We made our way as far up the shoal as we could and it was on. Fish every cast for the first three or four drifts. Quality rainbows, a nice brown that was maybe 18" and the smallie in the picture Griz posted above. Probably boated 100 fish in about two hours there. Just an awesome afternoon. Water level was very nice and the sun came out, which I also think made a huge difference. Again, fishing 1/8 gold head olive/ginger zig jigs. The Brown and the Smallie both ate the jig. Catching that smallmouth in that heavy water was a real blast, I have to say. My highlight of the trip, at least from the fish catching standpoint. Sunday water was way low. Lane, Bob and I went to Rim Shoals again and made our way up to a spot that did us good on Friday. We were catching them pretty good, Lane definitely had the hot hand. Caught rainbows, Cutthroats and Cuttbows. Left about noon to head on home, tired and very happy. So overall, just a great fishing trip. But I have to say the fellowship of this trip is really the bottom line best part. Just good people top to bottom, a ton of knowledge, shared willingly. Good food from some good cooks too. Really enjoyed seeing the folks from last year and meeting new to me and now friends, SIO3 and Mr. Griz Wilson. Didn't get to spend much time with Phil or Duane but they are great folks too. Phil was nice enough to leave us another side of sockeye salmon and a deer loin. Phil, they did not go to waste, there was not a shred left. Brett, thanks for a great fish fry. Everyone, thanks for having us, for putting up with grumpy old men and can't wait for the next one.

Meow.

For lack of anyone putting forward a better plan should we all get together at Riley's Friday morning and decide who is fishing where and with whom then? 8:00 AM or so?

That's a darn good looking lab.

I'm thinking longer than three hours. We'll plan on putting it in the crock pot on low while we're out fishing and it can finish on the smoker.

I'll bring the condiments and plasticware.

Really sorry to hear that. But have been there, done that and have the scars to prove it. Here's hoping you don't wind up with any scars and just get well. Phil is right about strengthening the abs. Flexibility is also a key, of all things, tight hamstrings really contribute to back problems. So maybe work on stretching too. But resting and getting problem more or less healed up before getting too serious about the exercise program is probably a good idea.

Did you catch the part about some wild pig coming down to go on the smoker?

Okay I have another buddy coming along so plus one on the lodging for Friday and Saturday night. We're bringing a breakfast casserole, some devilled eggs, and deer sticks to share with other boats. Hint: Do not turn down the deer sticks. Shrocks in Buffalo does them and they are the best I have ever had. The late deciding one will bring some wild pig to go on the smoker with the pork shoulder and also a couple of baqs of fish to add in for Saturday night. I'll also bring a nice big apple crisp for one night or the other. This guy treats me pretty good up at Truman so all you guys do me a favor and act like you like me OK, then we can go back to normal next week. Man I am getting excited. Where are we meeting Friday AM and when? Can be anywhere anytime, just need to know.

Don't be thinking about missing that fish fry. You'll only end up with sadness and regretful wishing you had made a better decision.

It just keeps sounding better and better.

You've got a great life going there. And you're smart enough to know it. Great video. I too loved the going back up the falls!

Now that pic is a happy memory. About as nice of a fryer as I've ever seen and I've seen a lot of them. LRF knows how to do it. Man this is going to be some good fun!

My condolences. You did the best you could. One of my best friend's dads died in the deer woods a few years back. For sure there are worse ways to go. Keep the thought of how his last times were here on earth. It will soon enough be legend as the pain begins to recede.

What a great set up. Beautiful dog.

That's a good day in anybody's book. Nice report, thanks.

I'm coming AM Friday and Saturday, grandson too. My boat will be there with room for 3. Will bring an apple crisp and other assorted goodies.

Well, knee surgery is done and the worst part is over by far. In a couple of weeks It will be even better. I'll be there and looking forward to it. Looks like the grandson will make it too. Coming down Friday AM and will stay Friday night and Saturday night. I'll bring an apple crisp again but sorry to say no white liquor is in inventory. Maybe some deer sticks instead.

Seriously have none of you guys ever heard of a Kara? Layout hunting has been the nuts for a looong time. Nice boat and good hunt. Don't want to rain on any parades.

Perzackly.

Cool, cloudy, North wind and the snow geese flying make me ache for it. Just say'in.... It's the best time of the year.