Phil Lilley

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Greg Thompson, a pastor here in Denver, always turns me on to new Christian artist when I come to visit. This group lives here in the area and some of the band goes to his church. http://foolishthings.com They have a good sound. So many groups sound the same now a days- even secular groups. It's nice to hear something alittle different- and they do. Enjoy.

That's what the dealer and their engine specialist said. We had just climbed a one lane road to the top of a summit in Rocky Mtn National Park- to the Alpine Visitor's Center, the highest paved road in North America, so they say. The van did fine- no problems. We stopped and went to the center, bathroom breaks and all. It had started to rain and it was foggy, about 45 degrees. I had all my people in my van and we were waiting on the others to get going down the mtn. I had the motor running, heater fan on. Then when I went to go, the engine had died and I didn't know it. No lights, no clanging, just stopped. Tried to start it- nothing, just a click. We spent the next hour eliminating things that could be wrong. The battery was fine, fuses, belts, no vapor lock... just would turn over. Starter? We thought that was it. Got towed a couple of hours later. The people at the shop said the motor was locked up tight. We'd just had the oil changed before we left- the oil level was fine- so was the coolant and water. I'm hoping to fine out what made the engine seize. It had 115,000 miles. The dealer, good friend John Johnson of Kingfisher, OK, said the engine should go over 200,000 miles, seeing how we used it and took care of it. Thoughts?

I've had some time today to do some work on the forum. I've combined some rivers and taken a couple of lakes off because of lack of traffic. No biggie... But I've been doing alot of thinking about the community we've created here on OAF... there's been topics brought up here on the General Discussion Forum that are way outside of fishing. So I thought I may as well expand the field of subjects on the forum... instead of creating a whole new forum dealing with other topics. They are located at the bottom of the page under two headings- Ozarks' Community and Our Hobbies. OAF has brought together a unique group of people. Many friendships have been created and more will be in the future. I believe we all have skills and tallents that we can share with one another here. This is just another avenue to share with each other. Enjoy!

May do that... thanks! Golfed today with a guy I grew up with, Greg Thompson. He's a pastor of a Vineyard Church here. Marsha and I have a free day tomorrow. May go exploring. Head back Thursday. Sure if nice out here but there's no place like home! Even though it's HOT and HUMID there and it's only HOT here (dry).

Funny that you brought this up... I was in Bass Pro here in Denver the other day and was looking at their flies. The cracklebacks were tied on a 200R hook, not a 100 or another dry fly hook. I thought all BP stores ordered from the same lot but I don't remember the MO stores making this mistake... and I do call it a mistake. This crackleback would ride as well on the surface and would act differently when retreiving. The fly shop in Estes Park (Kirk's) recommended a fly that was tied exactly like a crackleback but it wasn't called a crackleback. I bought 6 just because the gal said they'd work and they did. They had a light hackle and fl red bodies, #18. Lots of variations and names in the fly world. Who's right? Everyone and no one. ??

Sounds like we got a good rain... thanks for the report!!

No fishing yesterday. Friday we hiked starting at the Bear Lake Trail Head and hiked to Dream Lake where we caught some green back cutts. Caleb, Marsha, Josh and Jimmy all caught fish. Most on elk hair caddis. Saw a huge mayfly hatch and fly right in front of us, got an inch off the water and a trout jumped and ate it. Great sight- told the boys they wouldn't see that again in their lifetime... it was so close and clear. Marsha and I are staying in Denver will Thursday now... waiting on our van to be fixed. New motor. Our daughter and son-in-law Josh live there as well as a old friend who pastors a church so we have plenty to do and see with them. Maybe somemore fishing!!

Well... yesterday our van broke down in the parking lot at the visitor's center on top of the mountain in the park. 3 hours later, we were heading down in a tow truck. We found out today the engine seized up. Glad it was in the parking lot and not on the narrow pass we drove up to get there!!! Renting a car tomorrow. All is well! The van put a damper on fishing any streams or lakes in the park. Did fish Lilly again today. Caught one green back cutt on a elk hair caddis again. It was pretty windy. Going to try the park again on Friday.

The people at one of the fly shops in town pointed out the Marrain, Glass and Loch and they're on our list... but there's 17 of us and I'm the only fly fisher but everyone wants to hike so I have a chance a one or two. I bought a map so I'm good. I wasn't sure about Lilly Lake... wasn't sure if there was very many fish there but now I'll pay more attention. I didn't bring waders- thought I'd just wet wade everywhere- so I was on the bank today. When we hike, I'll take wading boots and wet wade the small streams anad beaver spillovers. I'm looking forward to that! Hopefully we'll haave some great pics for everyone. Thanks!

Got here last evening and staying just outside of Estes. Went to town today and shopped... then stopped at a small lake called Lilly Lake just on the side of the road. The boys headed up to the tallest peak and I headed to the water. Lots of people walking around, lake is fairly shallow and not much in rises. But did find 2 trout cruising the bank and caught them on a #18 elk hair caddis. Green back Cutthroat. My first. Tomorrow we're hiking to some remote lakes in the high country. Should be fun.

It's a guy who lives at the end of T Highway. The animal is getting into everything and digging in the dock foam. It's either a otter or possibly they have a beaver and otters. They have talked to MDC and they said to shoot them. But they don't want to do that- would rather have them trapped. I'll be back next Monday- will get info from you and then get you in contact with the people at that time. Thanks

That might be a calendar fish!

I think it's an otter. They don't care what's done with it.

Someone asked me about trapping a neusance animal(s) on their dock on lower Taneycomo. Does anyone do that? They don't want to just shoot 'em.

Love those Vikings!

One at the Landing. One at Cooper Creek. Both are good ramps.

I understand where you're coming from. I used to publish a "bad boy" list. I got the names from the local paper's court docket but didn't give credits to that fact. The paper made a mistake, I got sued and lost. One stipulation is that I would post names again. I don't think I'll do that again. Not worth it.

August 3, 2007 A service of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation News Contacts: Michael Bergin or Micah Holmes (405) 521-3856 Web site: www.wildlifedepartment.com August 31 deadline to apply for bonus youth deer hunts Pre-register for Expo and win a John Deere Gator Duck blind drawings slated Outdoor Calendar Fishing Report August 31 deadline to apply for bonus youth deer hunts Beginning deer hunters have a unique opportunity to participate in four youth controlled antlerless deer hunts that will take place on private lands in several Oklahoma counties. Applications must be received at the Wildlife Department by 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2007. The hunts are scheduled for either October or January. This year, 52 bonus antlerless deer gun licenses will be drawn for youth 12 to 16 years of age who have completed their hunter education requirements. "These hunts are on private property and should provide young hunters a great opportunity to see some deer as well as a chance to harvest a doe," said Bill Dinkines, assistant chief of wildlife for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. “The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission has endorsed the youth hunt program and we are thankful for the landowners' willingness to allow these kids the opportunity to hunt on their property.” To apply for a hunt, applicants must send the Department a 4” by 6” index card titled "Private Lands Youth Deer Hunts." The card should provide the hunter's name, date of birth, mailing address, telephone number, hunter education certification number, social security or driver’s license number, their order of hunt preferences (may list all 4 hunts) and lifetime license number if applicable. A non-hunting adult who is at least 21 years old must accompany the youth, and must also be listed on the index card. The envelope should be labeled “Private Lands Youth Deer Hunt” and should be mailed to: Department of Wildlife, Attn: Wildlife Division-Youth Deer Hunts, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. Hunts will be offered in Ellis County (Oct. 12-13), Osage County (Oct. 12-14), Craig County (Oct. 14), Alfalfa County (Jan. 11-13). The drawing will be held Sept. 7, and successful applicants will receive a notification letter in the mail about their hunt the following week. The letter will inform them of their selection and provide details about the hunt and license requirements. Selected resident youth will need to purchase a $10 resident youth deer gun license unless they possess an Oklahoma resident lifetime hunting or resident lifetime combination license. Selected nonresidents will need to purchase a $201 nonresident deer gun license. The youth's non-hunting adult does not need a license. Any antlerless deer harvested during the controlled hunt will be considered a bonus deer and will not count against the youth’s combined season limit. For additional information concerning the hunts, contact the Wildlife Department at (405) 521-2739. -30- Pre-register for Expo and win prizes Individuals who pre-register for and attend the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s third annual Wildlife Expo have a chance to win one of several prizes thanks to the Expo’s generous sponsors. “They’re giving away a John Deere Gator, lifetime hunting and fishing licenses, guided trips and a lot of other cool stuff,” said Blake Shelton, Oklahoma-based country music star and avid sportsman who will be at the Expo Sept. 30. “I was just sorry to hear I’m not eligible to win anything.” The Expo is slated for Sept. 28-30 at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City, and is designed to celebrate the state’s diverse outdoor recreation opportunities. Other prizes also will be given away during the Expo, which will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. “Even though the Expo is scheduled for Sept. 28-30, you have to pre-register for the event now in order to win the John Deere Gator utility vehicle,” said Micah Holmes, information supervisor for the Wildlife Department and one of hundreds of employees working on the event. “All you need to do is log on to wildlifedepartment.com and pre-register. When you do that, your name is automatically entered into the drawing.” Starting Sept. 4, participants also can register for the hunter education clinic featured at this year’s Expo. “Sept. 4 also marks the first day people can register for the unique Wildlife Department Fisheries Management Field Trip,” Holmes said. The fisheries field trip includes a pontoon boat ride on Guthrie City Lake to see firsthand how fisheries biologists collect population data to help them create and sustain fisheries all over Oklahoma. “This Expo will be the biggest and best we’ve had yet, and with chances to win a utility vehicle, hunting licenses, Buster boats and other great prizes, there’s no reason not to be a part of it,” Holmes said. “Log on to wildlifedepartment.com to keep updated and to pre-register. Someone is going to win, and you can’t win if you don’t sign up.” More than 200 booths and different activities have already been confirmed for this year’s Expo. From shotgun and archery shooting to canoeing, kayaking, wild game tasting, mountain biking, seminars and more, there will be plenty to see and experience during the free three-day event. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is partnering with a wide range of other state agencies, private individuals and outdoor-related companies to host this huge event. The Expo is designed to promote and perpetuate the appreciation of Oklahoma's wildlife and natural resources and provide hands-on learning opportunities for all types of outdoor enthusiasts, including both avid and beginner outdoorsmen. To learn more about the Expo and the Wildlife Department, or to pre-register, log on to wildlifedepartment.com. -30- Duck blind drawings slated Drawings for permanent duck blinds at Fort Gibson, Eufaula, Webbers Falls, Waurika and W.D. Mayo will take place Saturday, Sept. 22. Anyone wanting a permanent blind permit must be 16 years of age and they must be present at the drawings. Registration and drawings for duck blinds at Fort Gibson, Eufaula and Webbers Falls will take place at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation field office in Porter, located between Wagoner and Muskogee on Hwy. 69. Registration and drawings for Fort Gibson will be at 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., respectively; for Eufaula, 9:30 and 10:30, respectively; and for Webbers Falls, noon and 1 p.m., respectively. Drawings for Waurika will be at 9 a.m. at the Corps of Engineers office at the Waurika Lake dam. The drawing for duck blinds at W.D. Mayo will be at 10 a.m. at the Spiro City Council Chamber, 510 South Main St. (located at the south end of Main). Applicants must have a current Oklahoma hunting or combination license and a valid state waterfowl license and a federal duck stamp, unless they are exempt. Additionally, they need a valid Harvest Information Program (HIP) Permit. Consult the “2007-08 Oklahoma Waterfowl Guide,” available in September, for regulations and hunting information. -30- OUTDOOR CALENDAR AUGUST 6: The Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting is set for 9 a.m. at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters (auditorium) located at the southwest corner of 18th and North Lincoln, Oklahoma City. 7: Aquatic Resources Education Clinic at Arcadia Conservation Education Area. To register, contact Damon Springer at (405) 521-3855. 10 & 11: Stars over the Wichitas interpretive program. The public is invited to participate in an evening with the stars, where they will study major constellations and other heavenly bodies with assistance from an amateur astronomer. The two-hour program begins 30 minutes after sunset. Participants will meet at the Boulder/Lost Lake picnic area. The program is limited to 15 people, and participants must be at least eight years of age. Registration is required and a $5 fee will be collected. Reservations can be made by calling (580) 429-3222. 10 & 11: Duncan Fishing and Tackle Show at the Stephens County Fairgrounds. Admission is free. For more information or to reserve a table, contact Jerry at (580) 255-3525. 10 & 11: Hunter Education: County Fairgrounds, Duncan. Aug. 10. 2 (6 p.m. - 10 p.m.) and Aug. 11 (9 a.m. - 1:30). 11: Aquatic Resources Education Clinic: Metro Tech Springlake. To register, contact Bob Martin with OKC Parks and Recreation at (405) 755-4014. 11: Red Plains Outdoor Expo at Sayre City Park, Sayre. The expo runs from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. No admission. Hands-on activities will include trap shooting, 3D archery, casting and pitching, predator calling, turkey calling, fly fishing and much, much more. 13 & 14 & 16: Hunter Education: Bass Pro Shop (101 Bass Pro Dr.), Broken Arrow; 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.; (918) 355-7600, ask for promotion manager. FISHING REPORT FOR AUGUST 1, 2007 CENTRAL Hefner: Water 86 and clear. Largemouth bass being caught on plastic worms and spinnerbaits along shoreline and from boats. Striped bass hybrids being caught trolling the shoreline with minnows, jigs or crankbaits. Channel catfish being caught along the shoreline on cut bait and stinkbaits. Walleye being caught trolling crankbaits and along the shoreline on jigs. Report submitted by Kelly Roberson, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County. Overholser: Water 86 and murky. White bass being caught on jigs and spinners along the shoreline. Channel catfish being caught along the rocks on stinkbaits and cut baits. Crappie being caught around the rocks on jigs and minnows. Report submitted by Kelly Roberson, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County. Thunderbird: Elevation 5 ft. above normal and falling. Crappie good on minnows at 4-6 ft. on structure. Saugeye good on medium-diving crankbaits, jigs and sassy shad off points early morning and late evening. White bass good trolling off points with medium-diving crankbaits, jigs and sassy shad. Channel catfish fair on live shad at 6-8 ft. Bass slow. Report submitted by Tony Woodruff, game warden stationed in Cleveland County. Wes Watkins: Elevation 1-2 ft. above normal, water 83-87 and clearing, still murky in feeding creeks. White bass being caught while trolling. Crappie fair on small minnows and jigs along Fishmarket roadbed and around brush piles. Catfish fair to good on worms, chicken liver, shrimp and assorted dough baits. Largemouth fair early morning and evening with spinnerbaits. Report submitted by M.M. Fowler, St. Gregory’s. NORTHEAST Bell Cow: Elevation normal, water muddy. Bass good on plastic worms. Channel catfish good on dough bait and cut bait. Crappie good on jigs and minnows. Report submitted by Gary Emmons, game warden stationed in Lincoln County. Birch: Elevation 7 1/2 ft. above normal. Largemouth bass fair on plastic baits. Striped bass hybrids good on main lake early mornings and late evenings. Crappie fair on minnows at 12-15 ft. Report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in Osage County. Carl Blackwell: Elevation normal, water 85 and murky. Striped bass hybrids fair on live bait. Catfish fair on live and cut bait. Report submitted by Jon Cunningham, game warden stationed in Payne County. Chandler: Elevation normal, water muddy. Bass good on plastic worms. Channel catfish good on dough bait and cut bait. Crappie good on jigs and minnows. Report submitted by Gary Emmons, game warden stationed in Lincoln County. Eucha: Elevation normal, water 84 and murky. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush and structure at 10-12 ft. Largemouth bass fair on Carolina-rigged plastic baits on rocky points. Bluegill good on crickets and worms around grass beds. Catfish fair on juglines using cut shad. Report submitted by Dwight Moore, City of Tulsa Fisheries. Greenleaf: Elevation 1 ft. above normal, water murky. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, spinnerbaits and bill bait at creek channels and along shoreline. Channel catfish good on cut baits and stinkbaits at spillway and on bottom. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs at fishing docks and brush structures. Report submitted by Lark Wilson, game warden stationed in Muskogee County. Hudson: Elevation 9 1/2 ft. above normal. Channel and blue catfish good on cut shad. White bass fair to good on small lures. Largemouth bass fair to good on spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Report submitted by Steve Loveland, game warden stationed in Mayes County. Kaw: Elevation above normal and dropping. White bass good on riprap at Washunga Bridge and Sarge Creek Bridge. Blue catfish fair on cut bait on juglines. Crappie good on riprap at Washunga Bridge and Sarge Creek Bridge. Report submitted by Larry Green, game warden stationed in Osage County. Keystone: Elevation 17 1/3 ft. above normal, water murky. White bass good on small spoons and medium shiners at 2-4 ft. below dam. Striped bass good on four-inch sassy shad and bucktails at 3-6 ft. below dam. Channel catfish fair on worms and shrimp at 3-6 ft. below dam. Blue catfish fair on cut shad at 3-6 ft. below dam. Flathead catfish fair on goldfish at 4-8 ft. below dam. Crappie fair on tube jigs and minnows at 3-6 ft. below dam. Report submitted by Larry Sellers, Woody’s Bait and Tackle. Oologah: Elevation 11 ft. above normal, water in the mid-70s and murky. White bass fair below the dam on jigs. Most boat ramps on the main lake are still closed. Report submitted by Brek Henry, game warden stationed in Rogers County. Spavinaw: Elevation slightly below normal, water 87 and clear. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows. Largemouth bass fair using crank baits. Bluegill fair on crickets and worms. Report submitted by Dwight Moore, City of Tulsa Fisheries. Tenkiller: Elevation 6 ft. above normal, water 85 and clear. Largemouth bass slow with some action on topwaters early and late and hitting soft bass baits on rocky points. Catfish good on stinkbaits at 18-21 ft. on points or mudflats. Sunfish good in coves or docks on worms. Report submitted by Monte Brooks, Cookson Village Resort. Webbers Falls: Elevation 5 ft. above normal, water murky. Largemouth bass fair on spinnerbaits along creek channels. Channel catfish good on cut baits and stinkbaits on bottom and on mud flats. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs at brush structures and bridges. Report submitted by Lark Wilson, game warden stationed in Muskogee County. NORTHWEST Canton: Elevation 3 1/2 ft. above normal. White bass, striped bass hybrids, walleye and channel catfish fair drifting shad and trolling crankbaits. Report submitted by Mark Walker, game warden stationed in Blaine County. Ft. Supply: Elevation normal, water clear. White bass fair on jigs along west end of dam around the gate tower. Channel catfish good on stinkbait and shrimp at stilling basin. Report submitted by Paul Cornett, game warden stationed in Woodward County. SOUTHEAST Arbuckle: Elevation 4 ft. above normal, water 85 and stained. Crappie are biting on brush piles using minnows and jigs. Channel catfish good using stink bait. White bass surfacing early and late on tiny torpedos or small grubs. Bass good early and late in the day using chug bug, flukes and jig-weighted worms. Report submitted by Jack Melton. Blue River: Elevation 1 1/2 ft. above normal, water 79 and clear. Largemouth bass fair on minnows and flies. Channel catfish fair to good on liver, worms and blood bait. Report submitted by Charles Baker, technician at Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area. Broken Bow: Elevation 6 1/2 ft. above normal. Largemouth bass good on 8-10 inch soft plastics, Carolina or Texas-rigged off points after dark. Channel catfish being caught on cut bait or shad. Walleye fair on deep running crankbaits around the islands. Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden stationed in McCurtain County. Eufaula: Elevation 10 ft. above normal and murky. Largemouth bass fair on plastic baits flipping the flooded willows. White bass fair on jigs below the dam. Blue catfish fair on shad below the dam. Crappie slow. Report submitted by Ed Rodebush, game warden stationed in McIntosh County. Hugo: Elevation 24 ft. above normal, water 81 and murky. Largemouth bass fair on spinnerbaits. Crappie good on live baits. Blue catfish fair on cut bait. Report submitted by Wendell Smalling, game warden stationed in Choctaw County. Konawa: Elevation normal, water 93 and clear. Largemouth bass good on plastic worms and topwater lures at 4-8 ft. on weed beds. Channel catfish good on shad at 5-10 ft. in south cove. Report submitted by Daryl Howser, game warden stationed in Seminole County. Lower Mountain Fork River: The Power House has changed its 24/7 schedule. They have been releasing water in the afternoons for several hours. You should be able to fish in zone 2 during the morning hours. Flies to try include grasshoppers, ants, griffiths gnats, elk hair caddis, Light Cahills and egg patterns. Report submitted by Sid Ingram, Beavers Bend Fly Shop. McGee Creek: Elevation 11 1/3 ft. above normal, water 83 and clear. Largemouth bass fair on soft plastic lures in flooded timber. Report submitted by Larry Luman, game warden stationed in Atoka County. Murray: Elevation above normal, water 82. Bass good early morning and in the evenings with some schooling. White bass biting early mornings and later afternoons on topwaters. Channel catfish good on stinkbait, cut bait and worms. Crappie slow. Report submitted by Jeremy Brothers, game warden stationed in Carter County. Pine Creek: Elevation above normal, water clear. Bass are good on spinnerbaits and zara spooks fished in schools in the upper end of the lake. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are fair on night crawlers on trotlines and juglines. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County. <a name="Robert_S._Kerr" shape="rect"> Robert S. Kerr: Elevation below normal, water 84 and murky. Largemouth bass fair at the surface to 6 ft. using topwater baits in the early morning and late evening and plastic baits and spinnerbaits during the mid-day. Crappie fair at 8-10 ft. using minnows fishing the old creek channels. White bass fair at 6-8 ft. trolling crankbaits in the Applegate cove area. Blue and flathead catfish fair at 5-10 ft. using fresh cut and live bait on trotlines and juglines. Report submitted by Rick Olzawski, game warden for Haskell County. Sardis Lake: Elevation 5 ft. above normal. Largemouth bass good on spinnerbaits and artificial lures in creek channels. White bass good trolling around islands. Channel catfish good on cut shad on juglines and trotlines. Crappie fair on minnows around bridges and brush piles. Walleye good. Report submitted by Allen Couch, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County. Texoma: Elevation 16 ft. above normal, water 83 and the water clarity varies from murky to muddy with some clear water in the coves. There is still little access to the campgrounds and boat launching sites. If you do go on the lake, use extreme caution while operating your boat; many new objects are showing up as the lake recedes. Fishing for largemouth bass, striped bass and catfish is still good for those that can get to them from the shoreline or boat. Report submitted by Danny Clubb, game warden stationed in Bryan County. Wister: Elevation 14 ft. above normal and muddy. Largemouth bass slow. Crappie fair on live minnows at timber. Channel catfish fair on cut baits with jugs and trotline. Flathead catfish fair on live sunfish with trotline. Fishing excellent below the dam, snagging is very productive. Report submitted by Randy Fennell, game Warden stationed in LeFlore County. SOUTHWEST Altus-Lugert: Elevation 2 1/2 ft. below normal and dropping. Irrigation canal is running. Striped bass hybrids and walleye are somewhat active in the lake. Fish are still biting in the river. Large catfish (20 and 22 lbs) are being caught in the river. Report submitted by Sue Hokanson, Quartz Mountain State Park. Ellsworth: Elevation normal. All floodgates shut. Catfish still good behind the dam on cut bait. Walleye good in lake around goose island while trolling. Report submitted by Mike Carroll, game warden stationed in Comanche County. Foss: Elevation 1/4 ft. below normal, water 80 and clear. Striped bass hybrids and white bass fair on slabs. Walleye fair with live bait. Catfish good. Crappie slow. Report submitted by Eric Puyear, B & K Bait House. Ft. Cobb: Elevation 2 1/2 ft. above normal and falling. Catfish slow to fair on juglines. Saugeye slow to fair trolling or drifting. Report submitted by James Edwards, Jr., game warden stationed in Caddo County. Waurika: Elevation above normal, water 73 and clear. White and hybrid striped bass good on white and pearl-colored jigs along spillway. Channel and blue catfish good on cut bait, live bait and punch bait. Water discharge has slowed and a boat ramp is open. Report submitted by Phillip Cottrill, game warden stationed in Jefferson County.

Gezzz... where else are you going to find fishing reports in AUGUST for Table Rock like THESE?!?!?! Thanks, Guys!! We need to put Bill and Don on our Christmas list!

I think you're right... change colors (and those are the best). We did very well on silvers last year on black or purple wooly buggers #8's and #10's. But we were fishing for them in fairly slow current.

Zebra midges and big dry flies. That's what I'd load up on if fishing from a boat above Fall Creek.

Very nice... I'd very much like to go to your gathering... we'll see how the schedule works out.

Fished this morning with Megan's new father-in-law and his 2 young sons, Jim, Matt, Johnny Cummings. They're from Floristell, MO. We tried up above Short Creek first floating night crawlers- caught 3 nice rainbows but it was too slow. Headed down past Cooper and found Tony Weldele. they were catching rainbows using a jig head with an orange or pink Gulp power egg under a float 4 feet deep I had to go back to the resort to get some... and then we caught fish. They have been stocking pretty regularly in the area and did again as we fished this morning. Saw schools of rainbows swarming the area. Surprisingly, they were picky about what they'd hit. Orange was the color this morning. Bill and Tony said that the other day when they stocked, a big school of big browns came and chased the newly stocked rainbow, some of the browns were up to 15 pounds. I did see one crusiing around- about a ten pounder.

Thanks Eric. You have to leave some part of the trout attached... head, skin... for identification purposes until it's off the water. Once on a dock, in a cleaning area, it can be filleted and bagged. But if you're wading, canoing or boating, you have to leave some sort of identification of the fish intact.