Phil Lilley

Oh- look under Powersite Dam/Tailwaters. I posted the report, my report there.

Hey- it was a good pull on 4-pound line! And I had thoughts about smok'in him. Real pretty fish.

You keep talking about those custom rogues everyone's gonna want some... do Tim and Buster still take orders?

Matt- then you could get an eye witness account from Brian... which is much better!

Pinned at the top of each topic is a place where you can see river levels, or at least links to sites that show levels. There's one for the Eleven Point.

Bill Babler, Bill Beck and myself drove to the River Run Ramp below Powersite Dam this morning- got there about 6:45 am just as the sun was rising. It was cold! Put the boat in and headed up to the dam. Level is 659, about 5 feet over power pool. The rock pile was just under the water. Water was coming over the spillway some but not hard. It increased as time went on though till it was roaring over when we left (about 9 a.m.). Water was running thru the turbines too. We threw suspending rouges, swimming minnows and white jigs at them. Caught 4 rainbows (3 dinks and the one Bill has) and one carp (Bill again holding). The carp hit an 1/8th oz jig. I thought I had something good... and did... but it wasn't the right fish. Wanted a walleye. Headed down to Barker- no luck. High skies to blame. Should have gone yesterday. Speaking of signs (Roaring River), this sign is alittle hard to read. This will move the forum to the right a bit but it's a panaramic pic of the Forsyth side of the lake. Notice all the trees and brush has been removed.

You might check out Leonard's report- he fished while the water was high and did real well. Porblem is space is limited if you're wading. Outlets. Boat- drifting has been very good.

I've always told people who are going thru difficult situations... death of a loved one, sickness, big time stress... that those times there's kind of a fork in the road. They are opportunities to change directions. God is real- just look around you. He desires us to seek Him. So in these times, one can seek help and insight from God or go about it the same old way... usually the same way we got ourselves in trouble in the first place. Rambling on... sorry. Father, Patricia is in a difficult place. I ask that You show her that You care about this, You care about her and love her every much... so much you died for her so that she could know you intimately. I ask that she would find comfort in You and she would learn even more that You will work all things for her good. You are faithful- beyond all we could ever know. Thanks! In Jesus' Name, Amen

What are you referring to?

The shop there below the dam posts reports here sometimes but doesn't start till spring.. I guess. If someone knows them or another bait shop or marina in the area, give them a call and tell them to post. Honestly, I don't understand why bait shops are so closed lipped about giving reports out... internet is the only way to go anymore. If you call them, they act like it's an inconveince to answer the question.

I almost walked away from the game after the first half... glad I didn't. Great game. The teams I would like to see in the SB made it- cool. Should be a good game.

Illinois River near Gore, OK More Information

Good report- thanks.

John- you can buy a stamp and it's good till March 08. Have fun!

That's what I was afraid of... wind.

ok Firefox is acting up for me for some reason. The forum is working about half way. Some images aren't loading. Might have to reinstall.

Sleet here. None sticking to trees though. I wonder how Springfield is making out?

Next time down there take a pic of the signs and post them... it'd be interesting to see if it's posted or not. If not, I'd say you'd have a good chance before a judge to argue your case. It was nice that he let you off though.

Good weights... and some not. Some left early to beat the weather back to St Louis. But in the end, the winners we repeaters. Eric and Troy Willis of Branson caught one good trout- a 8.08 lb brown trolling a "salt water plug" in the downtown Branson area. They only weighed in 4 trout total for a 9.44 total. Second was a couple of guys who toughed out the day fishing above Fall Creek, landing 2 legal browns, 21 and 22 inch, 3.06, 3.28 and 6 other trout weighing at 8.90. Third was Slagle and Slagle, 6.30 and rounding out the money was John Hittler and Frank Dielt with 5.74 lb.

http://ozarkanglers.com/troutcam.php While the water is running, we'll watch people cleaning trout.

Anglers in the Springfield area may soon enjoy a unique opportunity to learn more in one day about catching walleyes than they could discover on their own in the next 10 years! Mid-South Walleyes is proud to bring walleye fishing legends and long-time In-Fisherman Professional Walleye Tour pros STEVE FELLEGY and JIM RANDASH into town for a full day of talkin' walleye. Both men are past PWT Champions, and offer a vast store of tips, tactics and techniques to help anyone catch more and bigger walleyes than they ever thought possible! Fellegy and Randash are versatile anglers, skilled in all of the techniques currently in use within the pro ranks, and are widely regarded as “the best in the business” when it comes to live bait rigging and reading electronics. Their lively, in-depth discussion will cover all aspects of walleye fishing, especially as it relates to fishing local lakes such as Bull Shoals and Stockton. The style is fun and highly interactive; questions are encouraged, and a great time is assured for all. “When Jim and I speak about how and where to catch walleyes, there’s no fluffy product promotion or the like,” said Fellegy. “We talk from the REAL world of walleyes. Our goal is to be sure that after spending the day listening to us and having us answer any and all questions that Mid-South Anglers throw our way, everyone can already taste the walleyes this seminar will net them!” This unique walleye-intensive seminar is open to the public and runs 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on January 27th, 2007 in the White River Room at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Springfield, MO. Cost is $45 per person, with a $5 discount to MSW members. Mid-South Walleyes, LLC, chartered in Springfield, is dedicated to advancing the sport of walleye fishing within the four-state area through education, environmental stewardship and conducting high-profile live-release tournaments. Meetings are held at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield on the second Thursday of each month. For more information on MSW and “A Day With the Legends,” please contact Bill Ackermann at 417-859-4539 or visit http://mid-southwalleyes.com. Drawings for numerous door prizes and a Bass Pro Shops 15% off coupon for the first 75 attendees!

Anglers in the Springfield area may soon enjoy a unique opportunity to learn more in one day about catching walleyes than they could discover on their own in the next 10 years! Mid-South Walleyes is proud to bring walleye fishing legends and long-time In-Fisherman Professional Walleye Tour pros STEVE FELLEGY and JIM RANDASH into town for a full day of talkin' walleye. Both men are past PWT Champions, and offer a vast store of tips, tactics and techniques to help anyone catch more and bigger walleyes than they ever thought possible! Fellegy and Randash are versatile anglers, skilled in all of the techniques currently in use within the pro ranks, and are widely regarded as “the best in the business” when it comes to live bait rigging and reading electronics. Their lively, in-depth discussion will cover all aspects of walleye fishing, especially as it relates to fishing local lakes such as Bull Shoals and Stockton. The style is fun and highly interactive; questions are encouraged, and a great time is assured for all. “When Jim and I speak about how and where to catch walleyes, there’s no fluffy product promotion or the like,” said Fellegy. “We talk from the REAL world of walleyes. Our goal is to be sure that after spending the day listening to us and having us answer any and all questions that Mid-South Anglers throw our way, everyone can already taste the walleyes this seminar will net them!” This unique walleye-intensive seminar is open to the public and runs 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on January 27th, 2007 in the White River Room at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Springfield, MO. Cost is $45 per person, with a $5 discount to MSW members. Mid-South Walleyes, LLC, chartered in Springfield, is dedicated to advancing the sport of walleye fishing within the four-state area through education, environmental stewardship and conducting high-profile live-release tournaments. Meetings are held at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield on the second Thursday of each month. For more information on MSW and “A Day With the Legends,” please contact Bill Ackermann at 417-859-4539 or visit www.mid-southwalleyes.com. Drawings for numerous door prizes and a Bass Pro Shops 15% off coupon for the first 75 attendees!

Started without a hitch this morning 8 am. 21 boats of which 3 are fishing "up". Some are weighing in early on account of the weather moving in and the need to get back to St Louis before the snow and ice hit. Water is much slower this morning- 3 units at 707 last time I checked. Our buoys are upright and visible. More later....

I returned your email... I guess you didn't get it. Come mid to late mornings, after our tournament starts. We should have it ready for you.

Sorry for the trouble... server is located in Lebanon, MO and they've had some ice issues too. And it seems the server's time is off a bit.