Brian K. Shaffer

I like it! Very nice look.. quite rustic. The numerous pics up top really really make you feel like you've been there... wait - I have been there! Looks great Phil. - Brian

I agree with Michael... this has been a very civil debate between everyone. Nice to see. I am going to call Bucky or Quinten and ask them point blank if it is legal or illegal. If illegal.. I'll gladly never fish the coffee bean beetle again. Funny thing.. all the Japanese beetles I see latley are all mating pairs in the bushes on the banks.. very few singles flying around or even making it in the water. Come mid-August the whole shabang will be tailing off and over. I haven't been fishing my coffee bean beetles since they break up pretty bad if you make an errant cast.I've just stuck with foam. In fact, yellow foam with a peacock body. On a Tiemco 2499SPBL. Brian

If I remember correctly, you can go to an auto parts store (like O'Rileys) and ask for Corvette fiberglass repair kit. That'll have instructions on how to do a do-it-yourself patch up. Good luck - Brian

Can anyone offer up some advice on where to wade fish on the James ? I am looking for park and walk in access. ( not floating ) Thanks very kindly, Brian

Beetles and ants are still a hot ticket for dry fly fishing on Taney. The Japanese beetles should be this thick thru Sept. Has anyone given this a try lately ? cheers, Brian

I would be glad to help out. Just set up a date and lets get the word out! Thanks for the howdy Dano. You been fishing lately ? cheers, Brian ( CCI I am not... but dadgone close. )

Don - Jenkins Creek.. the one on Bull right ? Above Rim ? If so.. one of my fav spots. I used to use a yellow cataraft up there a bunch. I would put in at Donnie Wallace's place. Big fun up at Jenkins creek. Lotsa dry action. I hope the " 2 weeks " doesnt turn into 2-3 years on the Norfork work. UGH! cheers, Brian

Are there any links about this out on the internet Don ? I would be interested to see an artists rendering of the finished construction. cheers, Brian

My biggest is a 64 incher! ( well, I guess that was 8 eight inch fish put together... so what! ) cheers, tight lines and screaming reels - Brian

ANY place that grinds up coffee will give you a bean or 50. You do have to pick thru them good to find the better ones. Size 14-16-18 hook, thread base and some peacock wrapped up. Super glue is the trick to getting them to stay on. (try Gorilla Super Glue) Add a dot of color to see it better and coat with Sally Hansens Hard As Nails. Pick good beans that aint gonna split on ya! Good to see you on the water too Leonard. Your scuplin looked quite edible. cheers, tight lines and screaming reels - Brian

Tim - great report! See ya there someday this week I hope. Monday would be great! Not too hot finally. cheers, tight lines, and screaming reels - Brian

Why don't we (Ozark Anglers forum members) hold a casting class at the dam ? Anyone keen on the idea ? cheers, tight lines and screaming reels - Brian

Long time no write - so here goes : If you havent noticed, Japanese beetles have invaded the upper end by the gazillions! A standard foam beetle will do the trick - or you can try the coffee bean beetle. Aside from fishing beetles, Jassids and other leaf type beetle patterns are working well too. Not to mention hoppers, crickets, ANTS and even cicada patterns are doing well. Try a 9ft 5X leader with 2 foot of 6X added. Size 14-16-18 Foam black beetle. * Splat * the bug down in front of risers and even wiggle it a little to get attention. Have fun - try something new - terrestrial flies on Taneycomo sure do work! ( plenty of over 20inch fish would agree.. they hate to agree.. but they will ) Cheers, tight lines and screaming reels - Brian Shaffer

How very odd that is. What is it doing here ? Brian

Not too sure about that taxidermist... Check this link as well... Lake Diefenbaker Tourism web page - LINK Brian

Not sure if you guys saw this : Field & Stream article on world record rainbow - LINK These 2 guys have caught more fish over 30 pounds than probably all the guides in Arkansas, put together. Brian

Top of the line Thompson vise, this is the SLT Vision base model. True 360 rotary, holds hooks from 4/0 to tiny 28's. Brand new these sold thru Orvis for $225, I am asking $125 plus shipping. Please feel free to ask any questions, my email is below : ozrkflyfisher AT wmconnect DOT com Thanks for looking in - Brian

Sometimes you do catch a fish you want to get a picture with.. and nothing seems more graceful to me than to look at the fish while a friend takes the pitcure. I myself took a photo that is quite cover perfect one time... as he was looking at the fish and the lighting was perfect.... You can photo a fish anyway you like... but to me -- this is the most classical look. When you are by yourself.. I know it is a different story... you might want to lay the rod down and try to catch the tail at the end of the reel seat and get a measurement that way... But jeez.. I see a lot of pictures taken lately that look like tomfoolery. Just a question - what's your favorite way to photo a trout you just caught ? Brian

Sometimes you do catch a fish you want to get a picture with.. and nothing seems more graceful to me than to look at the fish while a friend takes the pitcure. I myself took a photo that is quite cover perfect one time... as he was looking at the fish and the lighting was perfect.... You can photo a fish anyway you like... but to me -- this is the most classical look. When you are by yourself.. I know it is a different story... Just a question - what's your favorite way to photo a trout you just caught ? MOD - should this be in the PHOTO section of the site ? Thanks for looking in - Brian

We as forum members should be able to be civilized enough to know there is a time and a place for foul language. When you put it down on the internet in a forum - it'll stick til it gets found out about. So what's the point to try to sneak it in here. my 02. - Brian

Any other lure shows coming up ? Brian

Tim - do keep us all posted on this rod as the fall approaches... You will get rid of it here //// someone should snatch this one up it is THE night / big water rod perfect for taney If I didnt own too many rods I would jump on it - Brian

Many years ago.. I was on a dock bait fishing with a few rods out when a family showed up. I pulled in all but and kept fishing while they threw in 5 or so rods around me... one manned by a young boy of about 8. His uncle catches this nice rainbow.. a brood stocker fish that rarely shows up around this dock... and he breaks it off at the dock. Not 10 minutes later... the young boy somehow hooks the 3 way swivel that had the fish his uncle caught. He landed it with the biggest smile I have seen in years. Yes.. it was quite a moment. Brian

Normally $225 at full retail - I am offering this reel for sale with line for only $150. Model # 310, perfect for 5/6wt fly rods. Awesome drag system with outgoing click. Mint condition, used one time for about 2 hours. Line included is a 333 Cortland. It comes complete with box and paperwork, and I will throw in a reel case for free. I prefer PayPal and I ship very fast. 3 day inspection for full approval. Thanks very kindly - Brian Shaffer / ozrkflyfisherATwmconnectDOTcom

I've been slaying the trout downtown ... all on surface flies. Day or night.. it deosnt matter, as long as the water is up. (I never ever thought I would type that last line.) 25+ plus fish .. all on dries, for 5 days straight now! Brian