T.J. Clarke

Nice!! AAs are the best hull to reload if you ever go that route. A good sign

We had two old tractor tires laying around with no use. I saw on YouTube they can make good drag harrows. With rain finally in the forecast, decided to put in a little Dove plot. Better late than never; could be a bust, time will tell. Started with a bare spot in a field. Added gypsum to soften up the clay. Dumped a truck bed full of high-quality garden mix soil. Tilled it with my late father in laws 1990 Troy Built tiller. He was WW2 Vet, so the tiller has great sentimental value to me. Broadcasted a mix recommended by MFA for Dove, includes sunflower, sorghum, other things. Finally used the Hillbilly Drag on it. Hope the deer do not get it all. Fingers crossed. Only out the minimal cost of the seed.

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Wow, just wow. 42-year-old fish and able to release it unharmed after documentation!

Not yet, my calendar from last year is marked. We saw them the first time on 4/13. This year we are going to try one of those solar powered, floating hummingbirds misting fountains for the bird bath. Had tons of them last year, was a slave to them with 6 feeders, had to cut it down to 5. Only saw 2 Orioles, hope to get that feeder out earlier this time.

So what did you guys actually suggest? I said if they wanted a catch and release area, it should be a stretch in zone 3 or downstream from the CCC bridge. Those are more classic flyfishing waters and those areas would not hamper handicap access. They could open up some other water for bait maybe downstream from the outlet or the spring area. I used the free text paragraphs to focus on Barclay Wildlife. Don't know if they care what I think, but they stock that part of the river.

Maverick, That is really nice! The wood gate is the icing on the cake.

Here is the link to a detailed survey that came out of the meeting: Angler Public Survey for Bennett Spring | Missouri Department of Conservation (mo.gov) There are several sections for free text comments. Sadly, something came up and I could not attend. Survey is open till May 15th.

I lived over 20 years on the wrong side of the tracks in St. Louis. (It's a long story) Just my 2 cents, bring your full-size Glock with the extended magazine if you decide to Trout fish.

Bennett is hosting a public meeting on the future hatchery remodeling, and future trout management. MARCH 25 th, 6PM AT THE "BENNETT ROOM", 11798 MO Rt 64. Just fyi, think I will go just for the heck of it. I know they will be still stocking Bennett from other hatcheries during construction, I worry about the Niangua stockings dropping off.

Pardon the phrase, if you can get it up, these are not bad. TriStar 20 ga, gas auto, 6.7 pounds, shorter length of pull, very light recoil, good reviews. Raptor Field Compact - TriStar Arms

Welcome. Do not give up on the Bass. Lots of fun with a 7wt fly outfit. Also, Bluegill fishing with a tiny top water popper, dusk to dark, fun, fun, fun.

If I went on opening day it would be to just pick up all the litter.

Good job, did you hit the area right after stocking? Understand no pics. I do not have a smartphone, and by the time my digital camera came out the fish could be too weak.

The Robins on our place are INSANE this week. Never seen this many anywhere.

Nice!!

Was there Friday, did not do well, blah. Going today so hoping light crowds due to the football game, Hate to see C&R end.....off to the rivers for me.

They recommend fatheads. Plan on stocking the end of May.....fathead minnows, red ear, blue gill, bass, a few sterile carp. No catfish.

35 years ago I bought large sculpin flies mail order from Cabella's. Been in the fly box ever since and don't think I've ever been lucky with them. Sad to admit, I know. The other day just for the heck of it, tried one at the spring hole, Bennett. Yep, caught one in calf deep water. Better late than never. Hooks still seem good, but I should upgrade. Got a hoot out of that one fish, and made the day.

Congrats on the 5 pounder! I was at Bennett and the wind was brutal.

Weed stores are fleeing California due to high cost of doing business, and TAXES. As Cali goes, so does the rest of the nation. Before long the remaining states will make the effort prohibitive. Back to illegal weed at that point.

You will like the town, has that Mayberry vibe, small shops, stores, vintage toy store, great German food. Not open every day however.

On a smaller scale try Cole camp MO and the "German Table" restaurant. Best German food in MO. Nice town.

I spend half my free time fighting trees; falling on the fence lines, interfering with security lights, and electric lines, falling on the barn, dropping limbs at the slightest blow of wind. I am messing with the trees more than the woodpeckers! The trees have evolved artificial intelligence and are trying to kill me before I kill them. On the upside the wood stove saves on the electric bill.