I've lost my confidence in their ability to run a multispecies tournament. It probably sounded good on paper.
They need @Johnsfolly on staff for fish ID purposes.
Sweet! Is OAF gonna sponsor the team's entry fee and traveling expenses?
I noticed they have a category for "sunfish".... and another category for "other sunfish". 🙄
Along with other species, I caught a handful of Shortnose Gar on fly yesterday.
Amongst them were some melanistic (black) individuals, and some nice-sized ones. I measured four that went 26", 28", 28", and 30.5" (my new PB!).
Spot on about waiting for the rods if they don't have them in stock. Worth it, though. I received an Edge 7wt Archetype fly rod, and an Edge 8wt Gamma Beta fly rod in Feb & March 2023 that I ordered in late 2022. Great rods, great feel, great casting. GREAT PRICE. My ONLY complaint is the rod sections need to be checked and pushed together throughout a fishing trip because they will come apart. Certainly not a deal-breaker. I've had similar issues with TFO fly rods, which are also otherwise great rods for a great price. Even the rod sections of my 8wt St Croix will eventually loosen up.
Compared to other rod brands... I feel like you get WAY MORE for your money with Edge.
Cool stuff! My brother had a Jack Dempsey cichlid when we were growing up. It had a lot more iridescent spots on its sides. Interesting what tannic waters can do to fish coloration! I gotta say... that little Sheepshead is really cool!
Fire just north of St Louis as well.
https://www.ksdk.com/article/weather/severe-weather/wildfire-burning-outside-st-louis-county-under-control-spanish-lake-columbia-bottom-conservation-area/63-d4f19b31-65e3-40b4-a5e6-418d66e9be76
Really? I mean... maybe when its your time to go, it just is. But how often have you heard of somebody talking to another person, making eye contact... and either person dropping dead? Seems like.... never. So... just keep gabbing away. Don't go to sleep! 😅
I've had amazing success with game changers. But I haven't fished them much the past few years, as I haven't target bass for some time. Might have to see what Bowfin think of them this year...
Those are fat gar! I assume females?
I caught one that long (49.5") in 2023, but it was NOT a fat one. Longnose Gar are COOL!!
Missouri's record, caught in 2021, is 32 lb 10 oz.... I couldn't readily find info on it's length.