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Dave (DWiebenga)and I fished 7 hours thursday and about 5 hours Friday. Thursday was a bust, crazy wind and cold. We have a small aluminum boat and just couldn't fish well with the wind. Caught two sub legal spots and that was it. Friday was much better, caught around fifteen, mostly spots and a couple of largemouth. alabama rig was the best deal on bluff end points. Four or five of them on steep banks, big chunk rock on a jerkbait. A few squeaker keepers in the bunch with most really fat 13 - 14 inch spots. And they were fat! Big bellies and spitting up shad. Dave will likely be along shortly and can add a few pics.

I love Sunday Morning show too!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guys, thanks for the kind words. Mopanfisher, my chemo and bone marrow transplant will happen at KU's cancer center. I live in Lees Summit mo and they have a clinic real close where the chemo happens, then the transplant at the hospital downtown. We've had a couple of people with great experiences through KU so that's the plan.

This post caught my eye. Not a regular poster, only get to the ozarks a few times a year. But read you guys exploits everyday. Just found out I have myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow. Will limit my fishing time for the next 7 or 8 months while I have chemo and a bone marrow transplant. So need something to keep me sane. Thinking about and planning fishing efforts is that thing. My goal is to get back on the water asap and meet some more ozark anglers. Got to go on jigfest two years ago and met Ham, quillback and billethead. So that's my baseline. Wish me luck!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks! will let you know what I find out.

Fishing this afternoon and on the fourth time starting engine, won't turn over. I can hear a whirring noise like the starter is turning but is not spinning the motor. Previously today it kicked right over. Any simple stuff I can try to diagnose? I'm not a mechanic by any means but can follow instructions. Motor is a 25 horsepower four stroke, 2006 model.

Wrench, just got my scope per your recommendation. wow, what a difference! bright, clear image and cross hairs I can see. Just need to get it sighted in and the squirrels will be in trouble. Thanks for your help.

Thanks!

I'm looking for help finding a decent scope for my pellet rifle. Got one of the cheap ones and can hardly see anything particularly around early morning and dusk. Using it as pest control, hate squirrels! Willing to invest up to $100 or more if it makes a difference in being able to hit those rats. Ideas????

Fished shell knob area Monday and Tuesday, half day each. We probably had ten bass Monday, all on jigs. Most close to keepers and fun to catch. They were hitting the jig hard! Tuesday much tougher. Only had three fish, again on jigs. Wind was pretty strong. Off the water by noon, then watched the storms come in on the ride back to Kansas City.

I have two fenwick HMG casting rods, 5'6", pistol grip handles. Great for jerkbaits (no slapping the water with these babies) and spinnerbaits for short accurate casts around cover, docks etc. Rated for 1/4 to 3/4 oz lures. The last time I looked at Cabela's these fenwick rods retail for about $100. I'd like to sell both for $125. both are in great shape. Would like to sell in Kansas City area but willing to ship for the cost of doing so.

Never been in the water, like new. Got this as a present for my brother and he didn't use it. Came back to me and not my style. $150, New on ebay list for 299. Not able to post pictures, but if you are interested text me and I'll send you some. I'm in the kansas city area but could send for mailing costs.

I am so jealous!!!! Way to go

Love the out of the box thinking here. Makes the shooting a lot more fun, but watch those gut shots dinos! can't add much technical knowledge to the conversation. i've been using a cheap daisy powerline 880 to deal with a squirrel/pest problem. In the first year, I killed 77 and scared a bunch more. I was surprised how accurate the little gun was. Now considering upgrading but haven"t pulled the trigger yet. Probably will be looking for advice from you guys!

sorry for the late reply. It was a great trip! Ditto on all that has been said. Thanks to Ham and Brett for quiding this newby to some fish! And to Quillback for organizing everything and the cooks, we ate like kings.

I'll be down thursday afternoon, fishing friday and saturday.

Could someone send me the name and address of the lodge?

A fishing equipment question. What line and pound test should i set up for? I usually use 10 lb braid with a leader on most of my spinning outfits. do I need to go as low as 2 lb test for this type of trout fishing?

Quillback, thanks for organizing the lodging. $80 for three nights is a bargain!

I'll keep an eye out for what others are bringing and then fill in the holes as needed for side dish, drinks etxc.

ketchup, how do you guys handle the waves in stockton in a 16 or 17 foot aluminum boat? I've got a lowe 16 stinger 160 and frankly, being out on stockton is a scary thought. Am I just a chicken or can my boat handle more than I know?

count me in for thursday thru saturday night

newbie here, followed this event the last three years, now I want in!!!!! Pure rookie fishing for trout, and boatless trailer trash so will be looking for a ride. Help!

Followup to a request for info earlier this week. Partner and i did a short float today, from kerr to james river outfitters. Caught 15 plus including a couple of nice ones, all smallmouth. a few perch as well. most on crankbait or ned rig. water was moving fast so a little tough to fish with any bottom stuff. water still had good color but rolling pretty good. thanks for all the good info from those who responded to the request!!!!!!!!!!