Johnsfolly

Some of the microfish (e.g., creek chubs) I catch could be bigger than a few of those wild McClouds. I actually have caught several grass pickerel in that creek a few years ago. It's the only place that I have caught that species.

I may ruffle some fly fisherman, but I have not fly fished this creek. Regardless I have had success using a hopper as additional weight and indicator with a copper john dropper. Got bites including several big bites on both flies.

Definitely three fish on my wish list. Will have to see if they are found around Maryland. Or else I may have to bug you on one of my return trips to see if you could put me on some😀!

No fear Ronnie I'm way ahead of you in that area !

It's a great looking boat. Didn't get to fish out of it but heard good things about it at Jigfest. Wish that it wasn't for sale. If we were staying in Missouri would be interested. Good luck!

That water looked awesome. Looked like a great spot to fish. Are they stocked daily like the trout parks? They definitely were not shy in that clear water. Congrats!

Sounds like a great time. Thanks for the report. Congrats on a successful trip and a great bunch of hard fighting hybrids!

Do they come in sizes smaller than a 1/2 inch diameter? That's the smallest I saw on a few websites. Seems like that size or larger would affect your casting.

My friends lived just outside of Scranton at the time and still are relatively close to Scranton. So you could imagine the reception that song got on those PA tours.

Phil - those all look like bluegills. Congrats on a nice mess of fish! Sometimes it is great to get out on an uncomplicated fishing trip. Cooperative panfish fit that bill most of the time usually with numbers of fish caught and a lot of fight in those fish as well. Can't beat it in my opinion.

Sorry that you are still having further life changes. Good luck.

I know that the belief was that all the bears currently in Missouri were coming up from Arkansas. I believe that the MDC genetic research was showing that there was as small remnant population of bears in Missouri the whole time.

Sounds like the hickory shad that I was catching in Maryland. One of the guys at work lauds it over me that he caught one down at Truman dam. I haven't logged enough time down that way.

This is such a strange fish. The head an mouth look like some prehistoric species. Definitely one that I want to catch . Sedalia angler hooks state-record goldeye MDC congratulates Kerry Glenn on breaking the pole-and-line state record by catching a 2-pound, 2-ounce goldeye on Truman Lake. SEDALIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that Kerry Glenn of Sedalia became the most recent record-breaking angler in Missouri when he hooked a goldeye on Truman Lake using a rod and reel. The new “pole and line” record goldeye caught by Glenn on May 25 weighed 2 pounds, 2 ounces. It broke the previous state-record of 2 pounds. Glenn was crappie fishing using minnow for bait when he caught the goldeye. “As soon as I hooked the fish I knew right away that it wasn’t a crappie,” Glenn said. “After getting the fish in the boat, I really had no idea what I caught.” Glenn added he thought he caught a shad, but after taking his fish to Lost Valley Hatchery to get it identified and weighed, he then found out that he caught a state-record goldeye. “I was so shocked to hear that I caught a state-record fish,” he said. “It took a while for that to sink in, and once it did I couldn’t be any prouder. I have fished Truman Lake my entire life and never thought I would catch a state-record fish, and just like that, I did.” Goldeyes are a part of the mooneye family, and most often found in the open waters of large rivers and lakes. Goldeyes have large eyes and prominent teeth on the jaws, roof of mouth, and tongue. Anglers often mistake the goldeye for skipjack herring while fishing for bait. “I’m so very honored and humbled to hold a Missouri state record for the largest goldeye,” Glenn said. Missouri state-record fish are recognized in two categories: pole-and-line and alternative methods. Alternative methods include: throwlines, trotlines, limb lines, bank lines, jug lines, spearfishing, snagging, snaring, gigging, grabbing, archery, and atlatl. For more information on state-record fish, visit the MDC website at http://on.mo.gov/2efq1vl. Congratulations to Kerry Glenn on breaking the pole-and-line state record by catching a 2-pound, 2-ounce goldeye on Truman Lake.

Never saw him either but I enjoy his music quite a bit. I have an older friend that would follow him when he toured PA.

I guess that I should have said "Another man might have been angry." "Another man might have been hurt." "But another man might not have let her go." I stuffed the bill in my shirt.😀

It was a sad smile just the same. And she said "How are you Harry? I said "How are you Sue? Though the too many miles and the too little smiles. And I still remember you."

We know! We've fished with you two😀! And she doesn't like not catching a fish. A girl like her dad!

Thanks Mitch. I really appreciate it! Wish that we could have fished together. Maybe when I am travelling back to MO.

I was mentioning to another friend that there is nothing as good as getting a solid strike or to see the fish take and then setting the hook and fighting that fish. To me it is addictive. As you all know if don't care if it is big or small. I enjoy every fish. What's even better is sharing that experience with my family and friends.

QB The fish thank you for taking a break. They needed a day off and to not be fighting at the end if your lines.

My oldest daughter's boyfriend is a rock climber. He was all over those boulders. I don't think that he had been there before but will likely be back. He had my daughter climbing up certain chutes and faces. They had a great time. We all cooled off at Johnson shut ins 😀.

It is the breeding season for bears. I wonder if he has been figjting another male snd got overheated or exhausted before hitting the river.

I just received this from an old friend (one whom I have not told that we are leaving Missouri - so bad on me). I have seen this before, but reading it again made me want to share it with my fellow OAFers. It also changed some of my own perceptions as I go through the issues surrounding our departure from Missouri and relocation to Maryland. Because I am not at the age where I don't have to watch my diet and my health, I will still have to make choices about what I eat so that I can live a full life with my friends and family. Hopefully you will read this and maybe take a kid fishing or try a new lake or stream just for the experience! "One day I had lunch with some old friends. Tom, a short, balding golfer type, about 85-years old, came along with them; all in all, it was a pleasant bunch When the menus were presented, my friends and I ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Tom who said, "A large piece of home-made apple pie, heated please.I wasn't sure my ears heard him right, and the others were aghast, when Tom continued, completely unabashed...."along with two large scoops of vanilla ice cream." We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time, but when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy eating mine. I couldn't take my eyes off of Tom as I watched him savoring each bite of his pie a-la-mode. The other guys just grinned in disbelief as they silently ate their lunches. The next time I went out to eat, I called Tom and invited him to join me. I lunched on a white meat tuna sandwich, while he ordered a chocolate parfait. Since I was chuckling, he wanted to know if he amused me. I answered, "Yes, you certainly do, but you also confuse me. How come you always order such rich desserts, while I feel like I must be sensible in my food choices?" Tom laughed and said "I'm tasting all that is possible for me to taste. I try to eat the food I need and do the things I should in order to stay healthy, but life's too short, my friend. I hate missing out on something good. This year I realized how old I was. He grinned I've never been this old before, so, while I'm still here, I've decided it's time to try all those things that, for years, I've been ignoring." He continued, "I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many trout streams I haven't fished. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead. There are too many golf courses I haven't played. I've not laughed at all the jokes. I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes.” "I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face. I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace. I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed long distance calls to the one I love the most. "I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I need to feel wind on my face. So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart's desire. I had that final piece of pie before my life expired." With that, I called the waitress over. "I've changed my mind, " I said. "I want what he's having, only add some more whipped cream!"

As always a great photoessay of your trip! To bad that the fishing was not great. Still seemed like a great time. Thanks for taking us along. Like Marty, I also love the cypress trees. Always felt like the south when there was cypress and Spanish moss. Was expecting an alligator photo 😀.