Phil Lilley

Well they finally open the tubes last night and this morning. I can't get out and take advantage of it this morning- too many irons in the fire. But from the looks of the TroutCam, the trout are happy they're running it too. They are eating everything that moves it looks like.

First time I've seen the troutcam when the water is running... they are running 4 units at 6 feet. Lots of substance floating off the bottom and the trout are very active.

Each team will be required to DECLARE where they will fish, above Fall Creek or below Fall Creek. Those declaring above in the trophy area, they will not be allowed to weigh in any rainbows "in the slot" - between 12 and 20 inches. Those declaring below Fall Creek are not to go above Fall Creek at anytime during the tournament. This is one of the rules in the contest. It's worked very well up to now.

My ideal favorite is some water, however small a flow it is to 2 units. Jig fishing is excellent. Fly fishing is excellent- both are easily manageable. But I am talking about fishing from a boat. I don't mind 3-4 units but fly fishing becomes alittle tough. Jig fishing- just go with heavier jigs. I'm really missing some generation right now. Winter jig fishing with 2-3 units is lots of fun.

I have YMCA meetings today and have to buy a new cell phone this afternoon so I won't be around the shop but I'd like to see it. I have an email into MDC and hope to hear back shortly.

That's a cool fly!!! But if it's soft plastic... I don't know. I'll try to get someone from MDC to look at it and tell us if it's legal in the trohpy area or any flies only waters. I hope it is! What is the tube- strech tubing ?

Dubbing... did I spell it wrong? Dubbing- you use on scuds... fur... you know... You got me paranoid on this one Brian.

http://ozarkanglers.com/events.php Both tournaments here.

I have my cell most of the time- during the daytime anytime. Leave a message if I don't pick up.

No tourneys here this weekend... must have been from one of the shops or a private thing.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsme...10/default.aspx Go here and update your windows media to version 10. Then it should work.

Fishing was much better today... it's amazing what a little wind will do. Believe it or not, that's what made the difference. Almost everyone went home happy today (I always have to say almost cause there's always that one person... you know...). Everyone that checked out caught trout today- bait fishermen and lure fishermen. Vince reported to me he had a nice evening of fly fishing at the MDC boat ramp. He caught numerous rainbows on what he calls a woolly bugger - size #20 - which I may call a bit scud (Rader's name). He was wading up from the ramp in the slow moving, shallow water there. He also said there was a young man doing well throwing a 2-3 inch rapala fishing from the bank close to the ramp.

Just click this link and it should start automatically. http://ozarkanglers.com/troutcam.php

I have a saying and I hope you don't take offense but... You Dog!! I really wish I fished today- I knew it would be good. Enjoy those filets!

We may have part of the issue fixed with multiple users... to date 5 was the highest number that could view the page. We may install another light tonight so check back.

Come by the shop- call or email first- and I'll set you up with some flies and instruction. Jeremy Hunt is around now- if you can come down for one of him fly tying classes, you'll get tons of info on fishing. He'll even take you fishing- he's not too busy right now. Sorry - I own Lilleys' Landing here on Taney and have a fly shop. I can give you directions when you call.

I have 5-6 scuds in a bag and 2 sow bugs. The scuds are #18 and #16's but the sow bugs are #22- real small.

It was on purpose... an going to try live scuds next.

Bragging board - My daughter is shown in today's Springfield NewsLeader More and more children find it's fun to play at the YMCA She's the one with the kids.

Montauk - Maramec - they are close to you right? Hope to keep building that area of Ozark's Waters- keep an eye on those forums. Welcome!

I'll have to have names and at least phone numbers- something to contact them and ask permission to use their image. In this day and age, people are protective and I don't want to make any parents mad. Thanks! Any help would be great!!

You're so funny... but right.

I've floated a bag with minnows in front of the camera this morning to see how the trout react to it. So far they are ignoring it except a couple of times a trout nosed real close to it but backed off. I think I'm going to do some experimenting with a minnow on a cut hook or just a line no hook, drop it down in camera view and see how the trout takes it. I'll try to record it and post it. When we get more camera we want to take them to the dam and record trout taking flies.

Ya- it worked for me. I was looking in my cp controls as admin and didn't see anything wrong. This board is very complicated - I'm still learning it. Thanks

I've never tried that... let me play around with it and get back. I find the "View New Posts" helpful, next to "My Controls" top right.