FishermanTodd

Thank you! Here’s to the 18 hour trip that starts at 4am tomorrow

That’s what I was thinking, gonna spray everything down with a hose as soon as we get back to where I’m staying. Any suggestions on keeping the metal rails and bolts safe?

Just a question, how much damage if any would the saltwater have on my kayak and the metal bolts on it?

So I was in Springfield tonight to do some shopping for dorm stuff and picked up some bubblegum trick worms. Hopefully taking out a buddy on the river tomorrow evening after floaters are out. He’s never caught a smallie before so hoping to get him hooked. Side note* he doesn’t have a kayak so I’m gonna put him in mine. 2 guys one kayak. I’m sure we will get some looks 🤣

🤣 gonna have to add this to the list of good quotes also Lol

I don’t keep any bass I catch but as long as regulations are followed I’m not gonna hold a grudge for you keeping legal fish. With that being said I hope you don’t fish the same hole as me 😂😂😂

Oneshot 😂😂 I feel like I’ve read on here before that you said “I’ll stop eating them when they quit making them out of meat” probably the funniest thing I’ve read on this website. Lol

That is a really good fish!! I’m addicted to those Niangua River smallies! I will get some bigger hooks and try some new colors also! I was using zoom water melon

Well had the gf come over to the house tonight and we headed out to the river with my kayak. Went to the closest access to my house which I’ve been told doesn’t hold many fish. Didn’t expect great results considering there was going to be 2 of us in my one person yak and I never catch fish if I’m with my gf. So I’m throwing something new to me a weightless trick worm on a size 3. First cast I get a hit and knew it was a good fish fought it for around 30 seconds got it close to me and as soon as I got a look at her she spit it. Easily the biggest smallmouth I have ever hooked in my life. Traigic moment. Casts later I get another one which was 13 inches. She managed to lose the trick worm (I forgot my fishing backpack in my truck) so I was left with no other choice than to call it a day and spend the rest of the night swimming. A potential epic evening ruined due to a bonehead mistake.

Thank you, with gas being as expensive as it is I didn’t wanna have a wasted trip to the river where I wouldn’t even be able to fish much more optimistic about the trip now. Lol

Going to fort Niangua for the mud runs Saturday with the gf and her family. Was hoping to go up early and fish for smallies but with all the rain we have got and the chances for rain this weekend is there even a point to bring the poles?

Got to take it out on the LOZ today for about 3 hours, didn’t really focus on catching fish much but it is a solid boat much quicker than my old kayak from point a to point b. Also much more stable can move around fine and have not tried standing yet but I’m sure it will be no problem. I sat with the seat in the high position the whole time and it was very comfortable. Very happy with the boat. Next test: the river.

Will do! Probably take it out on the LOZ this week and have a float planned starting at Bennet Sunday

Awesome man! Which river are you on?

Update went ahead and bought the 2017 Native Slayer 12 picking it up on Tuesday. Got it for $650

The one on Facebook is the one I’m looking at! Thanks for the advice on the other ones as well. I have considered biting the bullet and just go ahead and buy a Jackson but probably not the best long term decision. Lol I’m going to start expanding my search down into Arkansas and up into St.Louis and Kansas City and see if I can’t find a good deal. Thank you!

Little bit of everything not wanting to get over 800-900 range and I do not plan on buying brand new.

Good morning, Thinking about upgrading my fishing kayak. Right now I’m looking at the Native Slayer 12ft fishing kayak. Anyone ever fished out of one? If so let me know what you think. I’m 6’0 215lbs

Will do! Thank you!

Thank you! I’m more of a smallmouth guy than trout. I usually fish a little bit up river from HVO and do well. Just looking to change things up a little. I may try Maggard’s. Thanks again!

Good morning, thinking about going and staying at a campground on the Niangua for one or two nights. Anyone have any advice on which campground provides the best fishing right from the campground?

Did you end up going? If so, how did you do?

Dang, I have a district track meet and prom later on in the day. Let me know how you do!!

Will do TroutRinger!

Thinking about fishing tunnel dam saturday or sunday. Went down there a few times last year and hooked up with my pb largemouth and several catfish. Wish I would have caught as many fish as I saw snakes!! Also considering taking the yak and fishing lake niangua for bass or crappie. I'm tempted to fish lake niangua again because on of my buddies pulled a 20 inch smallie out of it this time last year. Any input welcome