Phil Lilley

Brett- you're probably going to get a great answer.. I'm still amazed how much time people like SKMO, House and others spend on the forum answering questions the way they do. It would be helpful to others on the forum including the "guides" - after your trip give us a report on how you did.

Thanks for joining us. Enjoy that kid while you can. I still have a vision of my daughter swimming/competing... a very special time for both of us.

I've noticed that since the breakdown a couple of weeks ago there's hasn't been alot of traffic on the trout cam. Before it had 5 viewers on it all the time. It brings me to believe people are having trouble viewing it. Anyone?

http://search-desc.ebay.com/Ozarks-Regiona...2d1QQsofocusZbs 2006 Strong Kids Campaign silent auction Strong Kids is our scholarship program that pays for kids/families who cannot afford membership and/or programs at the YMCA. Take a look at the items when you get a chance.

I wouldn't doubt that they're work. Shaffer fishes muddlers dry on the surface- they're not a mouse but it's the same concept. Never seen a mouse in the water during the day but you know if one was crossing the lake, day or night, I bet he wouldn't make it accross!

Are you throwing directly upstream above you and letting it drift towards you? If so, may be that's your problem. The ideal drift is out in front of you- casting it upstream and letting it drift back in front of you and below you. Depending on the speed and depth, your fly may not be in the "kill zone" till the end of the drift. Also, making good mends will help you get the best/longest drift possible, keeping the fly in the zone longer. Mending is lifting and adjusting the fly line/leader in relation to the fly/indicator so that the line drift free from interfering with the drift of the fly. Weight of the fly and/or split-shots do affect the drift but it doesn't sound like that's your problem. Or may be I'm misunderstanding your issue.

A friend sent me this link to Missouri's Treasury Department to search for unclaimed funds. I looked and found 4 items that added up to about $100 for the resort- funny!! Even funnier- I went to Kansas's site and typed in Marsha's maiden name and found a cousin and her sister there with unclaimed funds. Cool! http://www.treasurer.mo.gov/ucp/database/ucp.asp http://www.kansascash.com/prodweb/up/index.php http://www.state.ar.us/auditor/ He got it from a Dateline Show on NBC - here's the link to their site- http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12028200/

That's all Buster talks about- for 2 years now. Jewell spider green pumpkin jigs and soft plastics.

Green Pumpkin Seed

He's picking up a jon boat- Stealthcraft made by Jim Johnson.

Maybe it's like a puff ball... an egg fly tied on a jig head and fished under a float suspended. What is that imitating????? They're deadly.

Thanks, Hunter. That area must have had thousands of crappie - they've been catching them there all winter! I've even pulled a few out, not many though.

Thinking about heading down to the pothole tomorrow and look for some fish... crappie, whites, walleye- whatever. Going to try all the way down to Barker.

I think after this week of cold and wind, the crappies are going to be off the banks in deep water like denjac said. Look for standing trees and search for them in all depths till you find them.

He's been on Taneycomo the last 4 days... I think he has today off so we may see him.

I can't do that... I'm not that smart (html language.

Talk to my friend Paul. He went yesterday and fished below the 10 bridge. Water temp 47-48. Water was clear above the bridge. Fished 7-12 feet of water and caught whites on a blue swimming minnow. Fish were 2-3 feet off the bottom and biting extremely light. Caught mostly males with a couple 2-lb sows mixed in.

Lite action rods and 1000-1100 model reels with 4 lb line. Use jigs- 3/32oz to 1/32 oz in earth colors plus white. Deadly on trout and bass.

Store-n-go boat & Mini Storage hwy 165 417-334-4277

You mean Ozark from the cafe?

my quote. Hey Randall... can't find your shift key?? I think gonfishin missed our point on the baiting deer thing. It's the idea of doing something (kicking bugs loose on the bottom or placing corn out on the ground, both for the purpose to attack game to catch/kill) to cause a intentional reaction. Extremism... that's alittle harsh... but I wasn't insulted. Yea- I thought this was dead too but we have a lot of new people on the forum since the horse laid down so it may get back up.

Pics Jim took at the seminar.

I hate to sound rude and impersonal but you might think about hiring a guide for the day. We have several on this board who do that for a living, although there could be someone who has the time and would offer to take you on their own. I'm lucky to get to Table Rock a day in the summer- it's our busy time at the resort and most others work in the tourism industry- it's tough in peak season. But there are those retired who may like some company. It doesn't hurt to ask... but I did want to throw that out in case no one responded to your request.

I added a #4 suggestion to the agreement everyone agrees to when registering on the forum... as if everyone reads those. But this is important, to keep the forum running smooth and not wearing out those who graciously post reports and suggestions. Thanks- Phil

Guys- it's people like Jenny who make this forum what it is- and others who take the time to post reports and helpful information. When you're in the area of these vendors, stop and say hi, thank them for their help and BUY tackle from them... don't stop at WalMart or Bass Pro just to save a few pennies. If I stop in a bait shop and get advice on the fishing, I buy something even though I don't need it... but often times their lures are what you want for their waters anyhow.