Phil Lilley

KMart, WalMart, Anglers & Archery, River Run and opening soon to a neighborhood near you....... Bass Pro/Cabelas Super-duper-store.

This one slipped past me... Duck hunting is extremely limited on Taney cause... there aren't that many wold ducks at least this year. But you can hunt anyplace on the lake. That said- this is a fishing forum. Please direct your hunting questions to http://cafedoors.com

Heard it's been slow. "Have to work for them" But I'm going to go tomorrow- just don't know where yet. It's going to be the warmest day of the week it looks like.

Taneycomo isn't a Corp lake like Table Rock. The bank is owned by the land owner and he has the rights to access. The ramp has always been private but until now they "owners" have let people use it with no interference. But I don't see why someone would spend his or her time trying to enforce a $3 toll- and being so nasty about it. I guess he's going to be a busy "guard of the ramp"... hope his time is worth the little bit of $$ he'll make. Sad

There's been some talk on the Roubidoux... you might search for it and see where it was. It may be under the wild rivers and streams sections. There was some discussion on putting it on the forum... can't put all the small streams on or it'd be too big.

When you get into Branson, I assume you'll be on the strip (76) at some point. The easiest way to give directions is to turn south on Wildwood Dr next to the Grand Palace and go a mile till you come to a T in the road. That's Fall Creek Rd. Turn right and go about a mile. You'll see our sign- follow the signs to the lake. Tuesdays at 7 pm. Usually lasts about 2 hours.

Someone asked for a WD40. We'll do that this week.

What size were the rainbows? Where were you wading exactly?

Game was ok... Commercials were terrible! 72 commercials from beginning to end not including the NFL ones. Bottom of the heap - Buger King Stage Show Diet Pepsi #1 singer Go Daddy Gilett Fusion Emerald Nuts Decent- Diet Pepsi #2, Jackie Chan Bud Lite - Streaker Sheep "I'm going to Disney World" Bud, Staduim MC - McGwyver Good- FedEx, Cave Men (kick the dog)

I heard Michael was down there fishing this weekend... I wonder if he ever got his computer fixed?!

Someone asked about spin fishing this area... best to use a long rod- 6 to 7 feet. 2 lb line best. Throw small jigs if water is not running- 1/16th being the biggest down to 1/32 and even 1/50th. Work the tip of the rod slightly while holding it high in the air- almost straight up. Sight fish- hop it off the bottom and watch them pick it up. Colors- use dark shades; black, brown, sculpin, olive or a mixture of these; or use light colors like ginger, gray or white. Use a jig and bobber using smaller jigs such as 1/100 to 1/125th oz in marabou and micro jigs to 1/256th oz in same colors. Set the bobber 1-3 feet deep, depending on the depth of water. Small crank baits can be very good- or very bad. Try them but don't spend alot of time using them if they aren't biting. I've never had luck with spinners or spoons.

List them and we'll see what we can do.

Ditto, Brian. We've had this discussion many times. MDC's comeback - it's a management issue. They're harder to grow an manage, and their growth rate is much slower than a rainbow or brown. I'd love to see different species too. With the new addition to Shepherd, we have a better chance, but like someone mentioned- don't hold your breath.

Cities, states, even the fed gov't offer tax breaks for businesses to open their doors and provide jobs/services. Hazelwood is trying to bring in a business that will provide jobs to the ones who will loose theirs in the Ford Plant closing. I can see the benefit. The question is - does gov't need to be in the business of providing jobs? Or does it let the economic system take care of itself?

You've got the vision of the forum right off! Cherish those boys... they grow REAL fast!!!!

This may be too big for some screens... you'll just have to scroll sideways. From your post in the introduction, you fly fish so I'll point out some good places. Between outlet 1 and 2 there is some excellent moving water that's full of fish. Drift either midge patterns like thread midge or WD40 in #20 or #22 or small scuds in #20 gray or brown here. You can also strip cracklebacks #18's of soft hackles #16's. Outlet #2 has alot of fish. Below 2 is slower water and good using cracklebacks or woolies. Rebar shoot drift larger scuds, midge patterns or egg flies. Even a san juan would work. Below the rebar, you're back to drifting scuds #18 or #16 in gray, cream, olive or brown. That will take you all day to cover. Have fun!

Windy and cold... but it didn't stop these guys (and gals) from having a great time and catching lots of trout. These are the best weights I've seen in alot of years. Most all the better limits were caught downstream, if not all of them, some as far down as Bee Creek. Most were caught on bait.

Six hearty OAF members showed up to pick up trash at the dam at noon. The temp's not bad but the wind has picked up and it's brisk! They are scowering the banks for treasures and finding lots. Thanks to Brian Shaffer for organizing the event! And thanks to Eric Willis and Dynamic Printing for making the fantastic sign and banner for us!!

Nothing wrong with Nebraska folks... alittle crazy about their football but I know alot of OU and MU crazies too. You have some great hunting up there too!! Welcome.

I agree with Gavin. It's a challenge. It's as close to a mountain stream as we have in Missouri. But that doesn't take away from the fishery- it actually adds to it. I love fishing it... just wish I had more experience on it so I'd do better. Guess I need to hire a guide!!

RAW's 18th annual trout tournament started this morning. 75 teams. Started in 3 flights. First weighin is at 3 pm. Two brothers started organizing fishing and hunting trips for a few friends 16 years ago. John and Ray are wondering what they've got themselves into. The trout tournament remains the only get together they have. It's a private afare which has grown into quite a spectical. Most of the guys and gals are from the St Louis area. You have to be invited by a RAW person to fish it. No guides or professionals are allowed to fish it. John and Ray serve chili and Don Taylor, also from St Louis cooks and serves Ball Park hot dogs to the guys all day today. They have raffles for prizes as well as attendance prizes for all. It's quite a job getting this altogether... they deserves a pat on the back from all the participants.

I got 24 tonight and 50 tomorrow with a 30% chance of rain. Should be a great day to fish! Might have a bunch of midge hatches so pack some tiny midge patterns.

Whenever we have time to sit, tie and take pics. May be next week? I haven't talked to him since he's been back.

Consider this - at any time there are more "guests" viewing the board than "members". I think that normal. I don't post there cause I know very little about the river, except it's never been "friendly" to me. That means I've never done well- but that the angler's fault, not the fish's fault. Brian has done an exceptional job.

Very little generation. What flow we are getting is late in the day or after dark at night. Why- that's a good question. Fishing has been very good BUT not very many good-sized rainbows to report. Lots and lots of 9 to 11 inch rainbows in the lake- throughout the lake- and easliy caught on just about anything. Below Fall Creek, night crawlers still has the best chance to catch a larger rainbow. Minnows would be good for browns. Both fished on the bottom- worms with alittle air pumped in them. Power eggs are good in white combined with some other color like yellow, orange or pink. Salmon eggs are actually making a comeback. The heaviest line would be 4 lb- 2 lb not necessary. Up or down from Fall Creek - troll small crank baits; F-5 or 7 in gold, silver or rainbow. Troll spinners like rooster tails in bright colors. Jig and float using either marabou or micro jigs under a float 3 to 5 feet deep. Look for choppy water for best results. Colors - olive, sculpin, black, brown or ginger. IF the run water, switch to pink or white. Flyfishing anyplace on the lake - zebra midges in black #16 or #18 under an indicator 12 inches - lots of midge hatches the this is a great way to catch alot of fish. I was out for a couple of hours - Short Creek or the Narrows - caught lots of rainbows on a black zebra. You can use this on a spin cast rod just as easy as a fly rod. Below the dam - same old scuds and midge patterns. Night fishing has been good according to some on the forum. Woolies - try light and dark colors.