RSBreth
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In between this and the weird "eye-licking" video out there - kind of grossed me out for a minute or two. Then I played it again. -
I've fished for at least a few hours every day (except Monday) this week somewhere on the James. The water level is still up but dropping - if we don't get any more rain this weekend will be perfect floating. I was doing really good on a compact chartreuse/purple/brown spinnerbait and a small 1/8-ounce finesse jig in orange/brown with a green pumpkin Leech trailer. Drawing a blank on poppers and walk-the-dog topwaters and buzzbaits. Not much on crankbaits, and only a few on hard jerkbaits. Good fishing overall and good paddling.
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I have a 9-weight built on an All Star blank (when they made fly rods) that has Fuji alconite guides - it's a cannon but a two piece so it doesn't travel as well as a 4. I'd just let you borrow it so it doesn't feel so lonely.
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Keep reading the Table Rock forum and you'll be on information overload!
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Crazy Weather - James River And Table Rock
RSBreth replied to Phil Lilley's topic in General Angling Discussion
Flooding Springfield - still normal here in Ozark but the Finley is rising... -
Crazy Weather - James River And Table Rock
RSBreth replied to Phil Lilley's topic in General Angling Discussion
I was in Nixa around lunch time and they were getting hammered - look at the gauge. -
James at Galena would be a good spot - but I'm not sure about the access on Flat right now.
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Look for used chain link stuff on craigslist - shouldn't be too hard.
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Kind of a short float for an overnighter - but if you go slow you'll be fine. That gravel bar above Crane is pretty close to the take out - I put in at H.L Kerr and paddle up to where Crane pours in as a day trip - it's not that far up so maybe pick a spot pretty close after where the county road (AA - I forget ) allows access just downstream from McCall bridge.
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Decent Fish In This Little Ole' Creek
RSBreth replied to Brian K. Shaffer's topic in Upper Bull Shoals
There's a couple of XRap Shads stuck above the old dam from Walleye fishing this Winter/Spring - I think they might still be there. -
I try to hit it at least once a year to just to check it out, but I never catch any big Bass - don't know why.
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Those Crappie are in the James and Finley, too. The ones I catch at the park in Ozark all have that stripe, as do the ones in Linden.
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That's a long float through the least productive stretch. I don't know why but I've never consistently caught decent Bass up there.
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Yeah, I think shuttling would be the big problem on the less-traveled streams. I would love to show off some spots on the James if you wind up there. No matter where you go - if you break camp at dawn and get moving downstream you'll miss most people who don't get on the river until the crack of noon.
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Standing In Kayaks And Canoes, And Other Stuff
RSBreth replied to Al Agnew's topic in General Angling Discussion
No surprise here that I agree with Al - standing in a solo craft sounds good (and on a quiet lake would be good) but on our streams isn't necessary or even efficient. I love being able to skip lures under trees where someone in a boat would have a hell of time trying to do it. Second - getting up and down constantly through the riffles on some our streams would be silly. Lastly - most people are barely able to keep a regular, pretty stable tandem canoe upright on our streams, so standing up - yeah, you just go ahead and have your fun with that. -
You should see all of the old "Grip and Grin" pictures me and my brothers have of stringers of fish. We evolved, too.
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There are some cows on the banks along the drainage - but I think it may be something else - these are all accesses that people splash around in so they're checked often by the health departments. Other streams may also have pretty high levels, too - it's just not reported in the paper as often. I do know I'm not filling my water bottle directly from the Finley - but I'm not doing that from the North Fork of the White, either.
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Jig's I Know You Guys Have Your Go To Jig But!
RSBreth replied to eyedabassman's topic in Table Rock Lake
I buy a few here and there but mostly use my own - hard to find a good 1/8-ounce finesse jig with the hook and weedguard I wanted so I started making them. For store bought I like the 5/16 Booyah Baby Boo - but I'll start making that size, too. -
Really anything you would use for Smallmouths, but usually closer to the bottom. I do really good on small plastics and tiny cranks, but the biggest ones I catch are on finesse jigs meant for Smallies.
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Yeah - a little high for wading. Next time look at the Riverdale gauge - it's pretty far downstream but will give you an idea how the river is.
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I've caught plenty of 3-pound and bigger Spots from Beaver. The big limiting factor on Black Bass size in Beaver is the Stripers, not other Black Bass. But who listens to me.
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Yeah - that's just sad. You have to be careful but sometimes there's something out there you don't see.
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How Did You Get Started Flyfishing?
RSBreth replied to Justin Spencer's topic in General Flyfishing Topics
I don't remember when I first cast one of my brothers fly rods but I do know that flyfishing played a large part in my decision to move to the Ozarks - just so much good fishing - of every kind. I have a sweet little 7' 4-weight that my son is trying to learn to cast this year. He's struggling and usually goes back to the spin-cast rig but he'll get it. -
Experience You Had With Wacky Worm Tiny Hook Retainer Rings
RSBreth replied to Old plug's topic in General Angling Discussion
I never use them. Just buy more stick baits - or buy the ZMan ones that last a long time. -
Yep, just above the highway M bridge would be fun to jump - in someone elses boat. AND - just upstream of Shelvin is that solid rock stair-step ledge at the big round pool heading towards Delaware Town access.
