jdmidwest

Smaller streams were never safe, they just use jon boats and wade thru the holes. Carbide lights and fires in the boats. I have watched them chase suckers with a snagging rig on the current river below the turd ponds outside of Montauk Park. I am sure a trout or two gets snagged also. They chase the suckers around by tossing rocks in the stream. When I reported the activity, I was told it was legal and very common.

It is going to be his truck gun for the farm. Coyotes and stuff. I did not realize the pistol came as 22 lr only, we have only had the combos in the shop.

Did you get the 22 mag cylinder with the pistol also? My cousin had the 22 mag Henry Lever Action out at deer camp. We were shooting walnuts off the tree in the field with it. Good little rifles, been selling good at the shop too.

Sweet. I really wanted to try to hook up, but really busy at work now. I live in the southern part of the middle zone and it should be rezoned into the south zone. Alot of Canada's around here now, going after them this weekend.

Unlike Trout, native game fish in the State of Missouri have always taken the back seat as far as efforts and regulations. Trout have to be raised and released, alot of money is involved, and MDC protects its investments. Native fish have always been here, self propagate, and do not require a special fee to fish for them. There is no smallmouth stamp, there is a trout stamp. You buy an extra stamp, you expect a little more. Not many in Missouri buy a trout stamp to catch and release trout in streams. It is not required unless you intend to possess trout. In Arkansas, it is required to purchase a trout stamp just to fish legally in some streams, regardless of the species you intend to target. How many on here would pay for a special Smallmouth Bass stamp to step up the management of the species?

Well, I guess you have never came across a wild dog, bear, or a meth lab. I have carried a sidearm all of my life on the stream when allowed. I carry open, that tends to avert some problems before they happen. Right off the bat, they don't know if they are dealing with an armed citizen or law enforcement. Open carry is allowed on most waters and areas in Missouri, has been forever. I am glad to know you never come across a need for a firearm. Outside of most trout parks and well lit tailwaters, you might though. I am okay with the fact that you don't own a firearm and you don't understand why some people do. Sit around and wait for the cops to solve your problems. They need some business too. On the stream, when I encounter a poacher, I tend to take a subtle approach also. I usually walk up to them, strike up a conversation, and let them know about the Conservation officer that just checked me upstream or in the parking lot. That usually stops the activity. If that does not work, License numbers, positive ID with good descriptions, any info that popped up in the conversation, then call and make a report. It works either way, the first usually stops the activity. Its amazing that since Missouri adopted the CCW, there have not been shootouts in the streets and parking lots, like some would think. It may be due to the fact that legal gun owners are responsible gun owners.

What material did you use for the pencil poppers? That would help determine the sealant.

It got kinda stupid on here for a while, could not say anything without getting jumped on. Did not even look at the forum for about 6 months till I wanted to see what was going on with the 11pt and the floods. Then, I just lurked around and still saw the same old crap. Like I said, its winter and not much else to do. New Grandbaby we are raising. Spending alot of free time at gunshop and gunshows selling guns. Busy at work. Last year was wet and cool, I did not get much fishing in because of it. Seems like it rained every trip and washed out some big trips we had planned. Had a big wind storm in May that did alot of damage and business picked up then.

The original internet roundabout stated that it was a Big Poaching Bust, none were legal. It made it seem like a few individuals killed alot of illegal deer. That was the just of what was captioned in the original viral email that came out last month. Seems like the real truth was alot less eventful. Just a few tagging problems and tags by women that was not there. Not quite the slaughter that it was first made out to be. Seems like most would have died of starvation without human intervention.

I actually think it was Pre BHO, but it never went anywhere. But who knows what we will be taxed on next year to pay for all of the debt. This smells like politics, not fish.......

I have seen gold bead versions of a pattern work better on clear sunny days while the copper works best on cloudy or low light. I really don't know why but that is my observations. Milky green rivers produce better with copper, clear water with gold.

Just because I called the poachers worthless cowards, I was not insinuating that they were politicians too.

Well you should, MO is a CCW state now and it is legal. From what I see on here, all of the accesses are full of drunken giggers. I for one feel safer carrying something, although most of the places I go, I only run across a few rude city slickers every now and then.

For Christs Sakes Man, Don't you carry a gun while fishing?

Man up buddy, fish cops only solve crimes, citizens prevent them! If you see a violation, confront them. They are the worthless cowards and will usually cut and run.

I hate that fishy taste in my mouth most of the time. Better to catch and release and catch again on most small streams. Not to mention again that most bass are infested with the worms of a transitional fluke where the heron is a passer on of the parasite.

Try duck hunting, you can watch the Mergansers catch fish. Last Sat, I sit and watched my decoys ice in, about a 1/2 inch of it in 3 hours. Not once did I think about fishing or think I was cold. I kept wiggling the kayak to keep from freezing in though.

If the gun is an antique, it may be worth more if you don't clean it up. Nowadays, a horse for 3 guns must have been a good trade. Most good horses can be had for the price of a bale of hay this time of year.

Gigging has been a problem as long as I can remember around where I live. Locals used to use smallies as a big target to practice on as the eyes show up so well. Thank god the MDC started stocking Otters on the Castor River and eliminated the problem with the gigged Smallies. I for one am for a NO CREEL on smallies anywhere in the state. They taste like fish and are full of worms from all of the herons we saved when we banned DDT and made the herons a protected species.

After a small time off, I am back. Alot has happened this year, but now it is cold and the computer desk is warm... Looks like things have been dull around here, no politics, a few smallie issues, poachers, and a few new posters. Time to crank it up and get Phil some attention.

Having used beads for flies longer than most on here have been tying, gold, and copper are most productive in my fly boxes. I started tying beads with gold bead chain beads, split and pinched on a hook, back in the early 90's. Then, gold and copper solid beads became available and I started using them. I never use silver and seldom use black. There have been advances in the colors of beads, most of my old brass and copper beads turned black and I used them for bodies. The new stuff holds color very well.

I may take you up on that, it's a 6 hr drive but ducks are out here and all is froze up. Looks like alot of fun.

Spare the rod, spoil the child. Spanking works. Local schools still have corporal punishment if parents consent. There is a difference between a drunken beating and a sound spanking. Love and attention works too, but don't hesitate to spank and your kids will turn out fine.

I have used Watershed and it works. I also dope them up with Orvis Hyflote, once stated to be able to float a lug nut. Most dry flies I tye and fish now either use CDC or Foam to float them. I still tye some dry hackle flies and I try to use the best hackle. When they get slimed, I retire them and tie on another.

Why don't you donate them to the troops or an organization that would use them to promote flyfishing?