Chief Grey Bear

A whole book on nightcrawler fishing huh? Somebody is pretty long winded. I would like to read it though. I love the cover too. I like those old school covers. And the fact that it is a book about nightcrawler fishing with a plastic worm hanging out of his mouth just makes it that much better! Or so it looks. Kinda hard to tell.

You have to keep it fresh and making people think it is new. What we called tight lining years ago is now Drop Shotting. Corks became bobbers which morphed to Strike inditcators for fancy trouters. Braid became mono and back to braid. The list goes on and on. Names change, techniques stay the same.

We have been this using since I was a kid. Didn't know had a special name to it. But a few years ago we started calling it the Jerm Worm. The earliest version that I used was a Beetle Spin with out the spinner. Which is really the same thing only a spit tail. And that is probably where the idea came from. That was in the 70's. Some time in the late 70's, early 80's, we started saving the bottom portion of our wore out bass worms and started trimming to about 3 or 4 inches and putting on a 1/16 or 1/8 ounce jig head and using in the river. No fancy equipment is needed. Any type jig head will work. Some will work better than others. I like them with some type of coller to hold the worm on. But you can also use a wacky worm band to hold them. I have also used bass jigs in the 1/4 and 3/8 ounce range. So you can use a spinning or baitcasting rod. It depends on what size of stream I am on. Both are a ton of fun. Most of my experience with the Jerm Worm has been on the creeks and rivers. So your milage will vary on impounded waters.

Same here!!

When you get him out on the river and you guy's pull over, start showing him the little crawdads, the minnows and the small frogs that hang out on the gravel bars. That will fansinate him and get him egar for more. Between that and some splashing around....!!!!!

Now that I can buy. Or at least some type of four legged predator. When you look at the scaring, to me, that makes the most sense. I have never seen an otter yet in these waters. Certainly doesn't mean they could not be present.

Well to be honest, I didn't think it looked like it was gigged. But that was what it looked most like and I didnt want to get into a big debate about it. The scars just don't line up or add up when you get to looking at them. I don't think. I don't buy into the bird of prey. Unless that was one big woodpecker or a the bird its self was an anomaly. LOL! Not dissing you Andy, just imagining a giant woodpecker attacking him!

Awesome work there dad! Let the weather warm up a bit and then take him out on the river. When it is warm enough they can get in the water and play around a little, it will make it a great adventure. Fish a little while, swim a little while. Do that a couple of times and he'll be begging to go every weekend!

This is one tough Ozark bass! Not only does it appear that he has a major birth defect, but it also appears that he has survived an illegal gigging adventure. I'm sad to say, as evidence of the picture, this corner of the state now has at least one rouge gigger!

Thanks fot the info!!!

You bet it is going to become a problem. I saw a jet on Elk last year with three bow hunters. I saw literally a hundred dead gar. They were littered along the river and a big pile of them were at the take out. I know most are not fans of gar because of misconceived perceptions and long standing traditons of folklore. Truth is they have more than earned their spot on our waters. I actually spoke to a biolgist a couple of years ago about this new sport and what I see happening. He didnt seem too concerned. I'll agree that non native carp are too abundant. And I don't mind them being thinned. Yes they area ton of fun on a rod and reel but they can stand some thinning. Gar on the other hand are native and may need some protection before things get out of hand. I doubt you or anyone would agree with me on that though. But I would hate to wait until its too late. I do think some regulations need to be enacted on bow fishing. Its wide open right now. And I have been thinking like you. It could certainly have been someone bow fishing or spear fishing. Or he is a piss poor gigger. How did he only hit him the outside prong?

He was a founding member of Pure Prairie League. Later joining Little Feat.

Are they really better than other marabou? Why?

I believe the line is "normal power pool". Which would be 915'. But I think the James arm may be an exception to that rule. A good rule of thumb is to the first riffle. But that is not always the case. So to be safe contact the Corps or MDC. Or just go by lake rules. Not sure I helped or not.

Classic example of why we shouldn't let the legislature control the MDC.

We've been talking about holding an intervention for you. The first step to recovery is admittance.

I think you are just bitter about life.

Got this today: More crap targeting MDC ! Subject: PRESS RELEASE - Legislation aims to change the definition of livestock to include captive cervids Conservation Federation of Missouri 728 West Main | Jefferson City MO 65101 573-634-2322 Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandon Butler 573-634-2322 bbutler@confedmo.org Legislation aims to change the definition of livestock to include captive cervids Jefferson City, MO | March 6, 2014 - House Bill 2031 aims to change the definition of livestock to include elk and captive cervids. The bill was introduced by Representative Sandy Crawford of District 129 and has an initial hearing this Tuesday, March 11 at 8 a.m. in House Hearing Room 4 at the State Capital. Senator Lager District 12 introduced companion Senate Bill 964. A hearing for SB 964 has not yet been set. The bill reads "Livestock", cattle, calves, sheep, swine, ratite birds including but not limited to ostrich and emu, aquatic products as defined in section 277.024, llamas, alpaca, buffalo, elk and captive cervids documented as obtained from a legal source and not from the wild, goats, or horses, other equines, or rabbits raised in confinement for human consumption. The Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) believes it is imperative to the future health of all wildlife, especially Missouri's wild white-tailed deer population, to keep control of elk and captive cervids with the Missouri Department of Conservation. The MDC will maintain the most stringent testing and regulations on captives to minimize opportunities for spreading of disease, including Chronic Wasting Disease, from captives to wild animals. CFM asks for your support in testifying against HB 2031 on Tuesday, March 11. If possible, please join us at the Capital at 8 a.m. and let your voice be heard. If you are unable to make the trip, please contact your representative immediately with a phone call, letter or email. To find contact information for your representative, visit http://www.house.mo.gov. Here is a draft letter for your use. Dear Representative (blank), I am strongly opposed to HB 2031. As you are aware, Chronic Wasting Disease has already been discovered in Missouri. In order to protect the wildlife of Missouri, especially our white-tailed deer, which over 500,000 Missourians hunt each year, we must do all we can to minimize opportunities for the spread of disease. I believe the Missouri Department of Conservation, with their excellent team of wildlife biologists, are far better qualified to manage elk and captive cervids than any other state agency. Please do not risk the future of Missouri's rich wildlife. I ask you to please vote "NO" to HB 2031. Your Constituent, For further information, contact the CFM office at (573) 634-2322 Find more information at: http://www.NoMOCWD.org ________________________________________________________________________________ About the Conservation Federation of Missouri The CFM, formed in 1935, is Missouri's largest and most representative citizen conservation group. It represents more than 80 organizations with over 1 million members. The CFM is primarily a volunteer organization - including all officers and board members - but does maintain an office with a full time professional staff in Jefferson City. Visit our website at http://www.confedmo.org Conservation Federation of Missouri | 728 West Main Street | Jefferson City, MO 65101 | 573.634.2322 | www.confedmo.org

Sure do like the looks of that propane tank in the background! Fish Fry!!! I'll bring the cornmeal!! Nice job buddy!

Thanks for update Phil!!!

Don't you just love Jay Barns spin. What a snake! You can really see the motives and directions now. Good to see the support to fight this.

Not at all Phil. We need all the exposure we can get! This is a very important issue that has huge, wide spread effects!

Not at all Phil. We need all the exposure we can get! This is a very important issue that has huge, wide spread effects!

I agree. Like they say in the BBQ world, low and slow! I perfer to let the bait do the work instead of trying to work the bait. But not always. There are exceptions. From my experience a faster retrieve tends to attract younger, read smaller, fish. A slower retrieve tends to attract older, read bigger, fish. This is based on my time on the river not lakes. Your results may vary.

I agree. Like they say in the BBQ world, low and slow! I perfer to let the bait do the work instead of trying to work the bait. But not always. There are exceptions. From my experience a faster retrieve tends to attract younger, read smaller, fish. A slower retrieve tends to attract older, read bigger, fish. This is based on my time on the river not lakes. Your results may vary.