Andy & JoAnne

I'm anxious to see your pics. Any progress....Thanks

Up over $7.00 since bought at $29.34 Shorting this comes to mind.

Nice report. The weather here in WA is looking more and more like summer. East of the mountains, summer has definitely set in. Have fun.

Don't get me wrong, the Gulf oil spill is absolutely terrible. I hate to see that they haven't found a way to permanently cap that well. For those of you that play in the stock market, it is reported on CNN Money that other big oil companies are thinking takeover since BP stock has dropped nearly 50% in 3 months. The article is here. http://money.cnn.com/2010/07/01/news/companies/bp_merger_talk/index.htm I am not for sure which way this stock is going go but takeovers often mean a substantial shift one way or the other. The stock rose today on that news. Take a look here also http://www.dailyfinance.com/earnings/bp-p-l-c/bp/nys/analyst-recommendations Analyst recommends buy but I seen a few others that think it could be like buying a house while its on fire. The only thing for sure is that its risky. Thoughts

Thanks and welcome

Looking forward to the pics....Have fun. They are awesome

They are here every year in Seattle (August) and I'm fortunate enough to have an office at Boeing Field....thats where they take off and land during their practices and shows. Being about 50 yards away when they accelerate their engines is a mind blowing experience. Car alarms are activated everywhere. They do most of their show over Lake Washington but fly by the field numerous times at an EXTREMELY low altitude. Have fun. Its a good time.

Welcome...I too found this site via Google

Sounds like you had fun...A rainbow above Kelly's slab...wow. I am heading down soon and will post a report from Pyatt access to a couple of miless above Snow. Thanks for sharing

Thanks for the input y'all. I definitely wont be targeting any bedding fish but like Eric stated once in a while you are going to get one. I'll make sure to quick release all of them so they can go about their business.

I will be heading down to Crooked Creek next week (long way from Seattle) and was wondering if the spawn is over. I know it may seem like a dumb question but the climate zone here is dictating that the spawn is still strong here. I definitely dont want to be cranking them off their beds.

Hope you got to go. If so, any luck? I am headed that way in two weeks to visit family and fish the creek. Thanks

Not able to help here in Seattle but admire your desire to fish. Good luck there Bud. Catch a few for me

That happened up here last year. A 16 year old hunter shot a lady on a hiking trail thinkg she was a bear. Your "headline" is not far fetched at all. I think putting the fear into people about the bears is more dangerous than the bears themselves.

Welcome Andrea. I am sure you will find and get a lot of info in here. Welcome

I'm with Eric...nice pics of your float. Thanks for sharing

Welcome to the board. Lots of good stuff cooking in here

Welcome to the site. Somewhat like you, I dont live in the Ozarks (Seattle WA) but I am at home when I am in the Ozarks. Plans in place to move HOME.

Thats the way to bring her up !!! AWESOME

Thanks for sharing the pics. Nice fish

You sound like a true fisherman........enjoying the experience no matter what. Welcome to the forum.

I was down there last June-July and the creek was flowing just fine. I think I would be more concered about high water. I saw a couple of canoes go by....no problems. I waded up creek from my property and caught a lot of good sized healthy smallmouth bass (2-3 lbs). I met up with another OAF member and, he and his soon to be wife did very well also. I am heading back down in a few weeks to get the land cleared and do some more fishing. You should check the USGS map at this link. BTW...the area I'm talking about is between Pyatt Access and Snow. http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?cb_00065=on&cb_00045=on&cb_00060=on&format=gif_stats&period=60&site_no=07055607 Looking forward to a few pictures and fishing report. Hint : Jig & Craw Good Luck and Have Fun

Welcome to the site...I know you will enjoy it as I do.

I know the feeling....Remember all the joy she brought to your family. She sounds like she was really special.

Good Luck......Dont forget the camera....