Chief Grey Bear

I am sure they would love to examine your proof. I woudn't mind seeing myself.

You probably won't get cancer from smoking one cigarett. But.....

Let us analyze this letter and interpret what I think it is saying. You guy's don't know how much I appreciate all of the donations. In reality I think the true cost to be about 3K. That is something that at this point, I can't do. But after reading the way I interpreted the letter, what do you know think????????????

I am pretty much on the very western edge. Once you get about 5 miles into KS or OK, it is highly unlikely to catch them with any regularity. Once you get below Grand Lake dam and any tribs in eastern OK, you are not guaranteed of catching a "native" smallmouth. OK, until just a few years ago, stocked the Northern strain all over eastern OK, But never in Grand Lake or above. I think there are still some waters in SE OK that one may catch some pure strain Ouachita bass. Which I want to do someday. I need to do a little more research first though. Thanks buddy. That is good to hear sometimes. I never know if you guy's ever get bored with it.

Ok, this is funny. Just as soon as I said I hadn't heard anything, I had apperantly recieved a letter in the mail yesterday from my lawyer. Here is what it says: I have met again witht the prosecuting attorney and he has made a recommendation on your tresspass charge from last summer. He is willing to dismiss the charge against you if you voluntarily agree in the future to avoid going on Mr. Prater's property. The prosecutor understands and argrees that there is a difference of legal opinion as to the ownership of creek property, its usage by passers-by, versus claims of property owners. However, he is mostly concerned that there be no personal confrontation between a canoer or fisherman and a property owner that might escalate into a physical or violent confrontation where one party or the other may be hurt or worse. If you would be in agreement to this, the can be dismissed and no further court appearance necessary. If you want yoiur date in court about the usage of gravel bars or creek property and make it a test case, then we will have the judge set it for trial and we will have a hearing about it. We are scheduled back on February 15th. Please le me know whether you are willing to be done with this at this time and close the file, or proceed with trial.

Here is a pretty nice Neosho brownie from a few of years ago.

I think I see a great political career in your future.

The key is, even though you are legal, the landowner also has a right to press tresspassing charges. That is where the courts come in. Law enforcment is not going to sit there and listen to a whiney landowner. He just passes it on to the courts and lets them decide.

As a matter of fact, I have. I haven't listened to it though. I can't because I don't currently have any speakers on the computer.

Three pages of crap in one day. Ain't you fellas supposed to be at work???? Yes fried!!!!! Have you tried it grilled???? OH yeah!!!!!

http://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/protect-your-fishing/didymo

Didn't they used to be called "RC" airplane pilots?? LOL

UUmmmm, I just had an idea on a possible improvement. Are you able to PM any contacts to me???

I hired my lawyer, in what July or there abouts, he went to court in my place and spoke with the prosecutor. Told me he would let me know when I needed to show up. I finally went back to his office in mid Nov to see what was going on since I had not heard a word. He said they have wrote to the prosecutor on numerous occasions regarding this matter. No response. Isn't there some law about a speedy trial???? PM me your number and I'll give you a holler Friday night.

Just an update, that is still in court. For me personally, I would either look at a solo canoe or regular (16-17ft) canoe. Stay away from aluminum. Academy in Joplin will be reopening this Friday. I am planing on making a trip up there. If you would like, meet me there and we can saunder on over to the boat section and we can discuss some of the finer points of what makes a good Ozark river craft.

I think if you are hiking a mile down stream from the park, you are fishing private property??????

I'm sorry Al, I'm not familiar with that term.

If your oil starts smoking, your fire is too hot. Turn the heat down. I use a gas (propane) stove and use a medium or little less flame. That will be all the heat you need. Also remember that different oils have different smoke points. I cook in cast iron all the time on the stove. I have cooked just about everything in cast iron. Cast Iron is the first and best non stick cookware ever invented bar none!

You bet! Get on down here! It is already starting out great! Many, many more miles to put on that wonderful craft you so graciously let me have! Thanks!

It sure is! I think that was an Arkie with a 3in crawdad. I love pistol grips! All of my baitcasters have these. I gave $10 for that setup at a yard sale. My son uses the rod, the reel is in a junk box somewhere.

No it is still here. Go to the menu there on your left side. Click on where is says "Past 24 hrs" and it will make it just like the old forum.

Just a couple more months fellas, and we will be doing this all over again. I can't wait! This coming year may be one of the best years in fishing I have had in a while. The last two or three years have been mediocre at best. We have some really great trips planned starting in February.

I don't believe there are any infestations in MO. And I believe that is the reason for the ban. It might be you could survive jumping out of an airplane at 3000 feet without a parachute. But why chance it.

Do you have any data on that??

Looks like I can post pics again! Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet! And what a beautiful fish too!