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Although I won't know what weekends I could do, the last weekend in July is the St Louis City Championship. I play in it avery year. I know it's golf, so some of you (FT57), will vote for that weekend. Pick one and let's see how it plays out. Pete

I felt it here in St Charles County. Kind of a thud then it just rattled a little. Pretty cool actually. Pete

I don't care which river but I won't really be able to commit to going until later. Depends on work. Plan whatever weekend and river you like and I'll try and make it. Pete

What a ya goin Canuck over on this thread too eh?. Must be the pink hat. If I knew anyone looking for an auto I'd send em your way. Pete Cicada killer.

I'm a proud hilbilly, born and raised in the StL Metro. Eh!! Pete Cicada killer.

What a ya goin all canadian on us? Eh? Pete Have fun, share some tail.

It's caused by stiff hackles. As the water passes by it twirls do to the palmering of the hackle. Dale at Blue Ribbon Flies told me years ago the best hackle for buggers is the cheapest chinese chicken neck available. They lay down like marabou. The stiffer the hackle the more it propellers in the water. Sometimes fish will like the twirling bugs and sometimes they prefer the softer hackles that don't twirl the bug. I know because a doctor friend of mine with plenty of cabbage always bought the the most expensive materilas and we fished together and noticed the difference. Heavier tippet will cut down on the spinning though. Pete

And how did you know where to get that Mr Gavin? Pete Happily married. Real happy.

Hey I can't help it. Wimens are just naturally drawn to me. And hey, what's not to like. Like a moth to a flame, like a chicken to a tick... Pete I need my AC.

Heat during the day doesn't bother me but this city boy grew up on AC, and I need my beauty rest. If it's not smokin hot I'll camp. Wow!! And fishin lessons to boot. I can't wait to see this fiasco!!!! I'm happily married so I won't be sharing any tail with Mitch. Pete

Fishing lessons from these guys?? I'm in if the weekend works. I'll watch the thread for dates and times. Is there a hotel with AC nearby? Pete

Yeah SmallieB We used to tie string to the legs of june bugs and fly them around. Good stuff. Pete

When I was just a piker I must have shot hundreds with my old Benjamin pellet gun. I was sitting out back the other night and whacked a dozen or so. Ran out of rabbits. I told you guys everyone needs a little sport in life. The golf course pond had em buzzing all over the surface and not a one was taken by a fish. I need to go fishing.... Pete

Had a couple beers and shot a dozen or so with the pellet gun. Great summer time fun in America. SIO3

Yeah that's it. Set them up between the spillway dam and the main bridge on the office side. You can't miss it. Weaver's site. http://www.missouritrout.com/weavers/report.html Have fun, Pete

Get em set up right below the spillway dam. Plenty of room, gradual slope and lots of fish. My dad started me there, I started my kids there and in a couple years I'll get my grandson going there. It's funny how a little kid waving a fly rod around can clear an area pretty quick. Weavers fly shop has a report every week and they'll hook you up with the fly of the day. Can't go wrong with eggs and worms though. Good luck Pete

I was just looking at the graph for The white and it looks like they have shut down some of the gates? SIO3

2 units on Norfork is a lot faster than 8 on the White. The Norfork can get hairy on 2 units pretty quick, especially below Long Hole. 8 on The White is pretty benign. In fact, the marinas would rather have 8 units than 2 for rentals. Call Gary Flippin at Rim Shoals Resort for some very reliable advice from a White River veteran. SIO3

Frozen.

Can't beat srimps in the surf any where in FLA. Johnson spoons in gold or silver work pretty wll too. Saw a guy catch a pretty good shark in the bay behind Captive Island on a BBQ'd chicken leg. SIO3

Yep, and he cranks it down the middle.... In my best Elvis voice. Thank you, thank you very much Pete

Make a tee time time and call it good..... Pete

Yeah, he said he was getting married.....

Good news Phill!! That should help Tablerock. Pete

Any loop is about as good as any other. Although if you go to #4 you are closer to the end of the park boundary. The place is absolutely infested with skunks though. Keep your trash high and eyes open at night. They are really bold down there. Give us a report when you get back, please. Pete