jdmidwest

That's what ya get for saving the planet, I would never buy a battery operated hot water heater. Its a bad idea.

The lack of fish is caused by the fall floods that wiped out Montauk and Meramec hatchery fish I am sure. And the dry weather and low flows probably keep the migrators down river.

There was a guy with a goat in a diaper at Rural King back in the summer. Carried it like a baby, one of the small goats. Was in front of me and another guy. Held up the line for a while rambling about it. I was looking for the paddy wagon and straight jacket to put him back in place where he belongs. Funny thing about mental illness, they did away with Institutions for them. Now they just wonder around on the streets on meds and vote.

They gave it a name today, the storm is called "Fern". No fiddleheads popping yet....

Probably trying to keep the rip rap out with the high entrance fees...

Interesting observation. Loons are new visitors to many lakes that I have fished. I have noted the loons there but never really used them to track bait for fishing. Just enjoyed seeing them. Pelicans on the other hand, like the gulls, can predict surface feed and bait balls. It was a no brainer.

They were reporting a "Historical Event" here locally. It came up in a conversation today, I made the statement that it is probably true. By Tuesday, after it all passes thru, its all History. So, it will be historical. History today, I almost hit the same DA in Menards parking lot when he pulled out in front of me twice. First time, he was trying to run a stop sign within the lot. Then sped up and pulled out in front of me again while I was on big road and he was coming out of the parking lot on another exit. The sheep were herding to scramble for supplies in hoards. It was a madhouse.

All of this warm weather is going to have bees burning thru honey stores. I have been thinking about the same too. Then it turned cold again.

Looked like carrot tops to me.

What state are you looking at? Missouri is a standard fishing license for whole state, trout permit to possess trout and fish certain areas. Trout parks have daily fee. Under 16 and over 65 free for most cases. Other states vary. Best way to learn is to go to states web page for fishing regulations for each body of water you intend to visit.

They needed more ICE....

Its the fabled "4 Monkeys". They felt the need to warn us here in SEMO. But, we already knew the monkeys run amoke up there.... https://www.kfvs12.com/2026/01/09/residents-warned-monkeys-loose-north-city/

Both on top of and underneath them. Most of the rivers we run, we have to deal with it all of the time. With 2 people in the boat and stick steer, I usually take the brunt of it while the captain sits up front.

Yep, or trees....

Funny you mentioned "stuck". We stuffed the jet boat 4 times last Sat down in Tn. Wind had the water all ruffled up funny and my buddy was having a hard time "reading" the water. I spotted it 2 times, but he hates my back seat driving. Running a stick steer, he is sitting up high in front and should see whats coming. Lucky for us, it was in the 60's and shallow. Muck boots never got topped. But I always pack a pair of hippers or chest waders.