Johnsfolly

Congrats on the Jack Crevalle. Jacks like the jack crevalle and permit are like the bluegills of the ocean. They are some of the strongest fighting fish for their body size. No need to claim old age when a big one wears you down.

I have only caught and landed common carp on bait. I foul hooked a 15-20 lb common carp below the dam at Truman lake last year on a small jerkbait, but popped the hook right at the bank after a 10 minute fight. The two largest common carp that I did land were 9+ and 13+ lbs on 4# test line in the small 3/8 acre pond at my work place. They were very spooky and I had to make really soft casts just in front of them with a tiny split shot and red worm on a #12 hook. Once hooked they fought all over that little pond. I have never looked at them as a trash fish after that. I would love to go after them with a fly rod, especially a nice grass carp like Billethead's. They just look like a fish that can really fight with that slender body shape.

Congratulations on the permit and tarpon! They are both great sport fish. Still on my bucket list even after living in Florida for 6 years. Did you catch any other types of fish on your trip?

Dan - looks like a great day in spite of the heat and humidity. Always like to see a variety of fish being caught and you guys put a bunch in the boat. Congrats! Happy Father's day Dan!

Gator - thanks for the update. Keep us posted on what you find out. Thanks.

Russ that is tremendous news! Thanks for giving us your update.

JHK - great reports and photos! You got me dreaming of heading down to Taneycomo. That spot was a football and you had some great healthy trout last night. Sounds like a great time. I appreciate that you were able to get your dad out. I have read your other posts and know that you enjoy taking time fishing with your family. Keep it going since those are memories that last.

They're booing in San Jose! What classy fans! I would have loved to have seen them win the Cup at home, but they won a hard fought game both teams should be proud. Jones was a wall for most of the game just too many shots going his way. Whew! Now I can relax. Had a guy give me a hard time since I wore my Penguin shirt. Had to remind him that the Flyers weren't playing for the Stanley Cup. Maybe I will stop at his shop tomorrow.

I agree with Wrench. I accidently ended up fishing the Sunday of the free weekend last year and really didn't have any more incidents than on any other weekend. Now I didn't begin fishing until after 9 am. So that may have helped as well.

I mighty have to start tipping my crappie jigs with goldfish. Real nice crappie from Stockton Lake. Everton angler catches state-record white crappie Congratulations to Colby Conn on breaking the state record by catching a 1-pound, 5-ounce white crappie with a trotline on Stockton Lake. DADE COUNTY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports Colby Conn of Everton became the most recent record-breaking angler in Missouri when he hooked a white crappie on Stockton Lake on a trotline. The new “alternative method” record fish caught by Conn on May 21 weighed 1-pound, 5-ounces with a length of 14 5/16 inches. Conn’s recent catch broke the previous state-record of a 12-ounce white crappie caught on a trotline in 1993. “Once I pulled the fish up into the boat, I had feeling that the crappie was going to be a state record,” Conn said. “I was super stoked!” Conn was using goldfish for bait to try to catch catfish, but instead he caught the record crappie. MDC staff verified the fish using a certified scale in the town of Greenfield. Once MDC gave him confirmation he had a state record, Conn said he was in shock. “This year was the first year I have ever put out trotlines, and out of nowhere I catch a state-record white crappie. I really can’t believe it,” he said. “I would love to break another state record in the future, but I am fine with just having this one.” Conn added he plans on having the state-record white crappie mounted. “2016 is shaping up to be a year for state-record fish,” said MDC Fisheries Programs Specialist Andrew Branson. “We have already had 13 new records so far, which is more than we see in an entire year sometimes. The mild weather we have had this year means more anglers are fishing, and catching big fish.” 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://short.mdc.mo.gov/Zk9. Colby Conn of Everton became the most recent record-breaking angler in Missouri when he hooked a white crappie with a trotline on Stockton Lake. The fished weighed 1-pound, 5-oz.

FB - I have always focused on trout fishing and never fished above the spring and now you have me intrigued. I had a buddy fish south of I-44 and he caught a bunch of smallmouths. I just haven't got a trip scheduled to fish those areas. maybe later this summer. Thanks for the information.

Dan - great day on the water! you had their number on Sunday. Good job!

Great trip report! Glad to hear that you were able to gear up to stop the breakoffs and land some of the those fish. When my wife and I talk about what we miss about living in Florida, it is fishing like you have described that I miss the most. Your post brought back a lot of good memories.

Ness - Just makes my mouth water looking at the pictures. We were already planning a trip to NJ next week and I had been craving steamed clams with drawn butter. Now after my gall bladder removal, that is no longer a consideration. Maybe just one or two and we'll see how the GI keeps up.

The Pens looked more determined to win than the sharks. I mentioned to my wife early in the third period that if the Pens got a third security goal that the sharks were done. They got it done! Next game in Pitt the CUP will be in the building. Love to see the Pens close it out at home for the first time in Penguin history.

Wildlife fines are ridiculously low. Nothing more than a traffic fine. At least this guy's reputation is permanently stained. He is a poacher no matter what he says on FB.

That's a great follow up post! Congratulations to Max! Thanks for letting us know about this story.

Ron - still appreciate anyone that is willing to put their life on the line to protect others. Thanks again.

That's a beautiful smallmouth! Great post and photos!

Here is the first real meal to test out my gall bladderless lifestyle. Chicken picatta, zucchini with dill, and carrots with sweet potatoes with a little honey and cinnamon. The vegetables were put in foil packs and grilled. The chicken was done on the stove. Tried to use as little oil as possible. Hear that too much fat in my diet from this point on will lead to some serious GI distress. Didn't realize that my diabetes diagnosis in Jan would lead to a lifestyle change that was prepping me for this next stage in a more fat free and carb controlled diet.

LRF - Great post! It's amazing how something so small like a jig can effect someone's life. I agree with Mitch you just never know what someone is going through, but can be affected by an act of kindness.

Sure looks like it's been in the river it's whole life thus far. Really nice looking fish.

2-1 end of the second. Looks favorable for the Pens thus far. Though San Jose looked better in the 2nd than they did in the first period. Hope that the Pens play the third like they in game 1 and take a win in the shark tank. After 2.5 days in the hospital, just can't watch the end of this game tonight. Thank goodness for DVR. Go Pens!

Great fish Ron. If the Col in your screen name is short for Colonel, thank you for your service.

Glad to her that she is getting better!