grizwilson

Buzzbait Fisherman? Key word "Paddled" not fished and camped. Sounds perfect, I am jealous.

Put in at Mountian Creek Below Prosperine Access Tuesday morning, took out Thursday night at the Tunnel Dam access. Very little dragging, no portage. Couple of SM just over 20", lots 12-14" most on a weightless pearl fluke, few on small hula grub, none on chug bug or poppers. We had 2 canoes and 1 17ft paddle john luckly with a 4 hp outboard, that is a long trip accross Lake Niangua. We picked up way too many cans and trash. g

Brad, You are the man. We went yesterday afternoon for about 5 hrs. Fished trees, brush, 6 to 25 ft. jigs, minnows. Only 5 keeps, several shorts. We fished near the dam basically Hermitage SP to Wheatland ramp. But it was a Beautiful day, good day fishing bad day catching.

JR is right, Flat is LOW, like August low.

It will be a bit early for hoppers on the fly but that is my main deal. Chug bugs, or small pop r s are good. (Guess I like topwater) Have had good sucess with the small hula type grubs also, usually watermelon pumpin seed or watermelon with red flake.

MIZZOURAH!

Thinking of skipping my western trip this fall for the smokeys, this is just what I need. 7 hrs vs 19 each way means 1 more day on the river.... Thanks Kirk and welcome.

Glad someone here got it. I had about given up on my pack, priced it a couple times last fall. After getting Al's advice, moved the seat 1 inch higher, 2 1/2 inches forward finally took it out today.... Happy Camper. The only issue is I was so tickled with it my wife wanted to try it with the kayak paddle..... may have to get another one, She loved it.

Best deal I have seen on a Pack, would have to have double to sell mine? http://springfield.craigslist.org/boa/3023329239.html

Poor mans Lobster: http://ohioseagrant.osu.edu/_documents/publications/GS/GS-002%20Guide%20to%20Utilizing%20the%20Fresh%20Water%20Drum.pdf

Just my 2 cents, ceramic guides also crack, and nick line like a knife. Having built and repaired many rods the best deal I have found is go to the Bass pro outlet, find some 7 ft. rod that is now a 5 foot, buy, for about 10 bucks cut the guides off and there you go. Go slow, use the heat as possible. I like the titanim (sp) guides.

Shissh!!!! big Smallies are ONLY in in CC or the Buffalo, repeat big Smallies are only in CC or the Buffalo, lots of cotton mouths in all of the other creeks! Big Mean ones....no fish DON'T go there.....

Thanks for the report, were they over brush piles?

Have had better luck with the chartruse than black. When they are shallow and aggressive works well

Big Rain early in the week, Lick creek backing down. Too thin to plow, too thick to drink. My suggestion is less than 2 feet of water.

Water is brown but clearing in the Nianguas some what clearer in the Osage, Linn Creek is brown also, but starting to clear. Water temp about 71. Early with the cloud cover a buzz bait in the backs of pockets working well, in the Hurricane Deck bridge area. As clears out, jigs, brushhogs, near the backs of pockets usually off of laydowns or other type of cover. Some fish have spawned, some have not. Some guys catching off secondary points, no luck on that for me. Good fishing. Linn Creek is on the east side just below the mouth of the Niangua, fished it a few hours this week, several bites no Keeps. g

Great idea, I bought some Mohawk paddles last year through two brother canoe at a excellent price when they made their big order. May have to buy more, like the converter idea.

I agree, that is why I went to AGM in my boat, my memory is not what it used to be, for get to check the water, added a auto charger works for me. For me the price works out in life of the battery, been getting 5 years plus out of AGM

go south on 64 through Pittsburg, take state highway Ra to the end, Pittsburg public access, up the river lots of flats and humps when you get out ot the channel.

If you are interested my Uncle has a old town guide 14 7 in very good shape that just hangs in his shed, rarely uses, will get you a price.

Bill is right around Kings, caught several yesterday morning, lots of shorts and 7 keeps, before 1pm. Seen a few on beds, early or late may be the ticket. All 7 were males, not roughed up.... more color up there than I am used to....pulling the lake so hard is making it tough on a flunkie like me. It ain't over til its over....

I am assume you are talking about Reading's Fly shop on highway 64 between Lebanon and Bennett Springs. Charlie is one of the most knowledgeable guys in the world on fly rods. Make sure you have some time as Charlie is willing to share his knowledge. 11937 Highway 64, Lebanon, MO 65536 (417) 588-4334 Check out this to get some idea of Charlie: http://www.myoutdoortv.com/fishing/womens-sportfishing/fly-fishing-with-charlie-reading

Well appears I got my point across, please read your start of this thread, the term "illegal" is not part of it. I am ate up?

Al, Agreed, you are correct, that is why I continue to ask for enforcement.That is my point the novice mistake "legally gigging" is not the problem; But apparently these folks are not gigging to keep, they appear to be practicing gig and release, which is sick. I have encountered some who would gig bass and have turned them in, most were eventualy convicted. It seems you all are encountering some type of "vandals" We have had some in my area, set big bales in my field on fire, bust out tractor windows, shoot deer and leave them lay for no reason? Rank right up there with child molesters in my book, probably the same scum. These guys appear to just be killing fish for kicks, probably killing suckers and leaving them lay also. What I am saying is outlawing catch and release is not a answer, outlawing gigging is not the answer. Stopping vandals and poachers is the answer and we all need to step up and help.

First, I love river fishing, 99% fly fishing catch and release, hate to see anyone take. But, Gigging is part of conservation management and part of the fishing sport. We need more and better enforcement. I have seen novices make a mistake, and that is a negitive part of the sport, obviously those who have not done it think it is like gigging frogs. It is not. That said, the only way to truely protect the bass is to join up with these folks and all fish will be safe: http://www.peta.org/about/why-peta/catch-and-release-fishing.aspx If gigging is outlawed is catch and release next? They will take my fly rod when they pry my cold dead fingers off it!