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My stock has gotten low on Megabass 110 Squarebills. Thought I'd see if anyone here has any laying around that they'd sell.... let me know what ya got!

Today, Bull Shoals cut their release down significantly (near minimum flow, lowest in months) I'm assuming due to the Newport Gauge. I'm interested to see how this pans out given the additional releases upstream.

Add to the 26k cfs.... this morning they opened flood gates even lower which added a few thousand cfs and close to a foot of elevation to the White tailwater. Dang near 459' right now.

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I have two (2) Abu Garcia MGXtreme Spinning SP30 reels to sell. One is unused NIB, the other is used once in like new condition with box. They each have the extra spools for lighter line applications as well as manual, warranty card (unregistered), hard storage case and original box. Everything you get with the new purchase is included. Feel free to check it out at http://www.abugarcia.com/abugarcia-reels-spinning-reels/abu-garcia-revo-mgxtreme-spinning/1402490.html#start=7 for complete details. ****UPDATED**** Asking $300 $275 each, shipped. If you'd like both, would do $575 $500 shipped. I will be traveling from KC to Cotter AR on Thanksgiving evening 11/28 and back Sunday 12/1 through Springfield and Branson, $50 off if you meet me on 65 on my way through. Sales tax included that's dang near 50% of what you would pay at Bass Pro

Congratulations, awesome fish. Guess I'll be fishing harder when a cloud passes over now 😂

Is there a thread I missed in another forum on this? Figured there'd be more info/posts here on the story behind the catch

This was several years ago, I thought I recalled a post/thread that talked about this, involving the water quality down lake.... maybe it was temp or o2... something didn't jive with a brown's preference/suitability with the water once you got so far down lake from TR dam. Anyone remember or know if there's truth to that?

My bladder thanks my Orvis ultralight convertible waders. Quicker than your mother can unbutton her overalls.

Did you have the opportunity to use the I-Pilot in any rivers? Curious how the route trace feature would work in that scenario. I think they call it I-Track

Here is a couple more pics Jesters, the bow's head was pretty much digested

Lucky to not have a first fish, but fishes, if you count the deceased rainbow in the picture. Caught Jan. 1

@ruthead I expect BIG things from you this trip! Make sure you pay respect to the outlet number 2 fraternity so as not to disturb their sacred methods of fly fishing 😆

@Phil Lilley I couldn't help but notice your comment that you didn't have a ruler. But wasn't there a ruler on your net that I saw in the video?

That was my first thought on the length... but the more I looked at the still frames with some reference points.... I thought it was definitely closer to 30 inches than 20.

There is an outfit that does just that... I thought it was a great idea. If I remember correctly, the cost was significantly less than a mount, and they looked pretty good. I checked out their website but it was months ago, so I don't recall the name of the company.

We have a few quality used 4 blades that are collecting dust, shoot me a PM if you are interested in purchasing one or want more details.

@netboy it looks like they shorted you a few spots! Lol I suppose that would be tedious work.

Just two weekends ago I experienced an outbarb hook right through the meat of my middle fingerprint. It was on an older Megabass. And no, it was not fun prying it out... I don't know of a good way to deal with those besides avoiding them or smashing the barbs. They sure are sticky though!

Another celebrated taxidermist, Cole Cruickshank, does excellent work. His business is called Timberland Taxidermy, you can check his website for background and prices. Also I'd suggest giving him a call to give him the details of your catch, he can do some really cool creative stuff.

Of course... I just had to ask though! I talked my 74 year old grandfather in to fishing the Elfrink with me for the first time last year, and his trolling motor brushes wore out on us pre-fishing Friday so we didn't fish it last year. Totally forgot there was a big one caught last year.

Type-O on the big brown for the Elfrink tourney or has it rolled over all these years?

On one of his "for sale" posts on FB a person asked him what size they were... he said mostly 1-3 pounders with a few 20-24 inches. Ugh...

Your colors/pattern look very close to these Livetarget trout fry lures

Those look awesome DD. I have purchased 75% of what I need to start painting plugs and such, but it seems like quite a task that could almost be an obsession so I have put it off really getting started. Hats off to you, those look great, especially for a first run! Do you have to paint blanks only or could you take a megabass plug and strip/repaint? I have a bunch of duplicates...