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Well at least you didn't get skunked.. The hunting around St. Louis has been slooooooow.. Seems like a lot of ducks are still North of us.

Very sory for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your friends family.

Thanks guys. She was caught on a lead eye bunny leach. Natural and white.

Thanks Laker67

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I was the person who caught the rainbow and know that the fish was kept in the water in the net then on a boga, a few fish pics taken and a measurement.. what seemed like 5 minutes maybe more but every effort was made to keep it alive. The fish did swim off on it's own and I dont believe the fish Chuck picked up haD the same measurements (33" x 18.5"). Does anyone know the length of the one Chuck found? I wasnt aware the boga weight would put so much stress on a fish but appreciate the tip. Also, the fish was caught on 6lb maxima and the fight was as what it was.. a big fish isnt going to just give up.

That is crazy and very cool..

Thanks! Just grabbed 4 of these shipped Site to Store.. Would be handy in the kayak as well.

I have to echo Laker67... Lunker rainbows are hard to find outside of the normal stocking weekends, opening/derby.. Browns are hit and miss.. some below the dam, in a few spots in Zone 2 and some in Zone 3 depending on the time of the year.. Yes there are some browns in zone 1, but they are spread out a little more.. My friends and I are now limiting our visits to Bennett to the C&R season..

I am jealous, being in St. Louis.. Sounds like a great day.. Our ponds, lakes and rivers are all froze up. Well the rivers are open but have tons of ice.

I second http://lilleystackle...ome.php?cat=269 ... you could also try http://thumpitjigs.com/ for some oddball type stuff.

I have a little bit of everything.. I will second the Togen hooks. Especially big hooks for streamers or double bunnies.

I have never floated under 2 feet so I have no advice but let us know how it goes.. Should be a great time to be down therer. .

Thanks guys..I appreciate the information and opinions..

Thanks for the reply.. That sounds about right. What could I expect if I upgrade to a better performing rod? I guess what kind of options are there for rods that fit the Current, and Taney fishing?