Flysmallie

You know since this is a G rated forum I'm just not going to respond to that. But I bet you can guess what I would say.

That movie is so wrong but I love it anyway.

Not a bad area at all. The only problem you have now is getting access to the river. They closed the access at 125 and also at the old steel bridge south of Sunshine. Not sure how the water is through there these days but I might have an answer for you next week.

That thing must eat like I do

We need to find you a job!! You can't be out fishing all the time.

Post a question about fishing around Joplin. Buzz and Chief have that area figured out and are both good guys. They can get you going in the right direction.

I have used a float tube around Masters before. It is a good area, just watch out for those pleasure boaters. There is another area that is close to there where you can drive right down to the bank. Great smallmouth area. It takes a 4WD that you don't mind a few scratches on to get there but it's worth the effort. If you are interested let me know and I will get you some directions.

Nice video.

The river is dropping so fast because they are draining it. It should be dry by the time you arrive. You would be better off just driving to Springfield and letting my 6 year old teach you how to change diapers. You gotta get prepared boy.

I bet that makes a hell of a mess!

I don't know. Why don't you ask OTF, he seems to be the one in most agreement with you, but then again he also has an avatar picture of a sacred trout laying in the grass. I wish one of you guys would come on my next fishing trip to help keep me in line.

Can I get some of that?

Well I can guarantee you that you hooking them, dragging them through the water and then reaching down to grab them with your hand or a net scares the dung out of them. I bet that causes the most stress. So I guess all you guys that have a problem with "stressing" fish will have some equipment for sale soon. Gotta do your part you know. Let me know. I have cash and use hooks that have the barbs still on them.

There is a law but it ends after they are 7 years old. Seems kind of young to me. Taken from here - My linkhttp://www.boat-ed.com/mo/handbook/pfds.htm Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) All vessels 16 feet in length or longer must carry one wearable U.S. Coast Guard—approved PFD (life jacket) for each person on board or being towed. Vessels less than 16 feet in length must carry one wearable or one throwable USCG—approved PFD for each person on board or being towed. Under federal law, however, a wearable PFD is required for each person on board regardless of vessel length. Children under 7 years of age must wear a USCG—approved PFD at all times while on board any vessel, unless the child is confined in a totally enclosed area of the vessel such as the cabin area of a houseboat or day-cruiser. One USCG—approved Type IV personal flotation device must be on board vessels 16 feet or longer and readily accessible, in addition to the above requirements. Each person riding on a PWC must wear a USCG—approved Type I, II, III, or V PFD. Besides being USCG—approved, all PFDs must be: In good and serviceable condition. Readily accessible, which means you are able to put the PFD on quickly in an emergency. PFDs may not be stowed in closed or locked compartments. Of the proper size for the intended wearer. Sizing for PFDs is based on body weight and chest size.

I still love this fly!!!

I can't stand that dirty water either but you know that's where they are. Haven't fished that side of the lake much but I've always done well fishing this dirty water on the other side. But it is tough to do it.

That's exactly what I thought.

I know exactly why they don't want swimmers, even though they still allow it. I've put more time into this than most would even consider. This all started back in 1987, the first time I was ran off the lake for "swimming". But it's funny how they will stand there and argue with me about not being allowed to swim when I'm standing there in waders but a bunch of kids can be out waist deep wading around and throwing rocks at each other and they say nothing. Even after I point out the obvious. The survey is not meant as a petition. I don't care how many people take it. It has no signatures and there is not a way to track it back to the person that filled it out. Will it help? Absolutley, if I can get in front of the right people I can get this done. One thing we have going for those of us that care is that they allow water skiing on Fellows lake. From their website: Skiing permitted May 15 - Oct. 1, in defined area, Monday & Wednesday 2pm until one hour before sundown. Saturday & Sunday 10am-3pm. Contact Marina for details at 833-2058. So I can roll over and play dead as you suggested, or I can stay determined and get this done. And trust me, I will get it done. All it takes is time, patience and speaking to the right people.

OTF there might be hope for you yet!!!! I love to fly fish for bass. Trout are just there to fill in some time during the winter. All I use is a 5wt and a 3wt. Yeah a 6 or 7 would be better for larger stuff but I make do with the 5wt and I throw some pretty chunky flies. I had a 7wt a couple of years ago but to be honest I never really liked it for me. A 6 wt would be perfect.

That musky would have been fun in the kayak!! I have asked that lady probably a dozen times over the past couple of years with the same response. But it's not her call either. I have asked someone within City Utilities before and after several emails was told no. Hopefully if we can get enough response to the survey, good or bad, I will be able to plead my case and will start with someone a little further up the food chain at CU this time.

I'm going to take another run at getting Float Tube access to one of our Greene County lakes. I do not currently own one but would buy one in a heartbeat if I could use it on one of these lakes. Looking at the list of activities that are available for these lakes it does list Belly Boats but doesn't say Yes or No for any of them. We all know the answer has been No. I've never been able to get them to tell me their concerns for the use of float tubes but when I was ran off of Fellows a long time ago all the guy could tell me is that they don't allow swimming. Maybe they are afraid that it would turn into a fiasco loop hole that would allow everyone with some type of flotation device to float around the lake and say they were fishing, that I could understand. But it seems that the parks in and around Springfield have been eliminating as many fishing opportunities as they can over the past several years. Even the little park lake where Wheatenhiemer first took me to fly fish is off limits to fishing now. At some point we have to get this moving in the other direction so that we are giving the kids of this area an opportunity to fish. I have put together an online survey that I would like as many people to answer as possible. I hope this will give me some added leverage when I approach this again. Everyone's response is appreciated and I will keep everyone informed on the progress. Belly Boat / Float Tube Survey

You can still use the access just don't leave a vehicle there. Maybe we could talk Wheatenhiemer's woman into dropping us off there and have a truck waiting at Hooten. This really sucks because it was a decent place to take a kid fishing. Lots of fish, lots of tadpoles, what else do you need.

Don't be afraid to wet sand like was suggested. With those grits of paper it would take you a long time to sand through any gel coat. You will still want to use a mild compound and a buffer afterward. That will bring back the gloss. Keep the buffer speed down around 1250 rpms. Let the compound do the work. A good coat of wax will protect it.

Yeah I think it's pretty easy to figure out that these guys have what they want. But I think what he is asking is how do they use it. Just because he has the latest and greatest doesn't mean that he's going to use all the features. He may just be looking at depth and temperature.

Well your atlas is wrong. There are no trout around the Paris Springs access.