little bronzie

I've had my Simms boots for over a year and have yet to take a spill. Metal studs, that screw into the bottom of the boots were also bought but I haven't "felt" the need for them. If I waded on more large flat rocks I could see where the studs might be more safe. I bought the boots because it's just a matter of time before Missouri has it's first case of diddymo. I kayak fish a lot(with waders) and also stream wade. I could be in the Maramec one day and the Big Piney, Little Piney or Gasconade the next and conseration area lakes also and could transport a lot of plants or organisms that don't naturally occur from watershed to watershed. This was another big factor in my making the switch from felt to rubber soles with no regrets. I always make sure to sponge out any water that gets into the hull of the kayak. This is another point of entry for invasives. Our trout parks already have or will be initiating wader wash stations soon, hoping to encourage people to use them.

The blown out log was replaced with a rock dam. Look for the upper part of that hole to be replaced in the same manner. People have been catching fish below the new one.

Anyone who wishes to report a mountain lion sighting can go to the Missouri Department of Conservation's website. Type in "mountain lion response team" in the search box. Scroll through listings until you see the link for "How To Report A Sighting".

The Meramec River section below Maramec Spring branch is a Red Ribbon Area and has different regulations than a White Ribbon or Blue Ribbon area, apply accordingly.

1. Brown trout stocking for the Red Ribbon Trout Area of the Meramec River is usually done in May every year. It is possible to catch holdovers. The 15 inch minimum length limit on brown trout statewide helps. 2. Some stocking is done below the park within the first mile below the junction of the Meramec River and the Meramac Spring confluence. Some are stocked at the Cardiac area upstream on a private landowner. The rest at another private landowner. All this taking place between the Woodson K. Woods highway 8 access and Scotts Ford Access. All stocking is done by truck but in the past was done float- through -style. 3. 5,800 4. After stocking last year, I tried to catch some with small jigs. Had a lot of followers but caught a few on the jigs and had better luck with a jerk minnow. Caught a couple of the previous year's stockers too. These two went about 12 inches with beautiful colors. The recent stockers will be about 6-8 inches. 5. I used a spinning rod for my trip but didn't try spinners or spoons but give a shot. Fishing is all about experimentaion and learning.

No live bait can be used in this red ribbon area. This is not a smalllmouth management area so you can take more than one. Good job getting pics.

Neat pics of boats from such a nostalgic time. Have seen picture of mill at Maramec Spring before but from a different angle.