Mississippi Man

After months of anticipation the time is finally here. I will be there to fish Monday - Wednesday next week. Staying at FAll Creek Suites behind the marina. What is the fishing expected to be like at that time? (I am usually on a cycle of "they were biting good before you got here and the fishing will be great tomorrow when you leave.lol)

Beautiful fish!

Bothering everyone one more time, I need to know the best size and brand of leader and tippet for fishing midges and scuds, etc. Brand, length, etc, appretiated.

Do you using leader or tippet material when using the polymer line.Never used braid or polymer before to add a piece of tippet or leader. How long should the leader be?

Looking for opinions on line before respooling my reels before an upcoming trip to Taney. Mono or polymer?

Duckydot, what colors are favorites in jerkbaits. What is the best rig for drifting bait.

Thanks for your responses. Does flash tinsel in the jig hurt or help the bite on taneycomo. out of curiosity , do you ever tie on a smaller jig to a heavier jig to get the bite when the current is up?

Thanks guys. what weight, hook size and color marabous work best. Does flash tinsels in a jig help or hurt the bite there?

I will be making my first trip to Taneycomo in mid-March. I have fished the White River before and am somewhat familiar with tailwater fishing. I was going to hire a guide the first day to learn techniques and then rent a boat for a couple of days. My wife and grown kids will be fishing with me part of the time. I have fly rods and spinning rods, just want to be sure and have all the proper tackle/lures with me when i get there and don't have to make shopping trips. I tie my own flies and jigs.We like to catch fish. I am not a purist on any style of fishing, whatever works best. This is a broad question but thanks for any help.