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Here you go Chief, my bitch against him............ Remember, he is a senator from Illinois, one of the most anti-gun in the US. The laws Barack Obama supports that the NRA are vehemently against include: * Mandatory waiting periods to purchase a gun (Why? most criminals steal them) * Requiring citizens to actually register their firearms (Most crimes are commited with ILLEGAL guns) * Mandatory micro stamping of guns to aid tracing weapons (don't forget to serial number ammo too!) * Banning inexpensive handguns that make it easier for criminals to acquire (I would rather them have a cheap gun, I would have the advantage with my SIG) * Limit gun purchases to one gun a month * Require training for gun owners ( I can't argue with that one) * Restrict gun ownership to citizens 21 and older * Eliminate right to carry concealed weapons (worked too hard for that one and crime rates are falling because of CCW) * Ban gun shops from operating within 5 miles of a school (Kids need a good wholesome place to hang out, keeps them out of tattoo parlors) * Ban resale of police firearms which include high powered assault weapons (as opposed to "low" powered MP5's) * Ban high capacity ammunition magazines that are often used by gang members in drive by shootings and not needed to kill a deer (or to defend your right to protect yourself from the drive by shooter)

Phil, Beeson's makes a good point. Having run a fly shop in the past, every time a new magazine came out at the time, customers would come in looking for a material that I did not have or have a source for. I was an Orvis dealer, the worlds oldest fly fishing outfit and the least amount of variety in materials for the flytyer. I had to look at other sources like Rumpfs, Universal, and others to find materials for the flies I tyed and for my customers. The same is true still today. $5,000 in fly tying materials here at the house and something new comes out. I don't have a local fly shop so I either wait for a destination trip or place an order from an online flyshop. I usually keep a mental list and stock up at Feather-craft or T Hargroves once a year when I go to STL. I improvise alot and search thru craftstores too. There is no way you can carry it all, there will always be something new out. Materials come and go, most end up in the dump bin. If you hold classes, make sure you have enough materials onhand for the flies that you are tying that night. Otherwise, be the best at what you do and you won't have to worry about it. By the way, does the lambs scrotum wool come in the SACK?

I think that in this stage of the game it would be too late. He surely is not stupid enough to not think it would have come up. If his parents were US citizens and they just happened to be there and she gave birth, what would be the ruling on that? Although, I still await a late minute powerplay from the Billary campaign, she has been too quiet lately.....

I tend to disagree with you Phil about the politics and its relevance to the outdoorsmen on this forum. While the jabs and stabs of the typical campaign mud may be out of place here, the facts about how they affect our hunting and fishing rights are very important. If someone attempts to change my right to fish or hunt, I feel it is my right to counter that and let my voice be heard. I don't aim at anybody on here, just try to broadcast a few facts and personal beliefs. Personal attacks and religion are a different matter. So it seems that shuffling, catch and release, and various other topics lately.

I saw this on Ebay in a general search for "Ozarks Book" and just thought I would post it here. Interesting piece of property, excellent sales pitch. I was wondering if anyone knows the realtor???? Honest to God, no BS, real item for sale on Ebay. Lake-of-the-Ozarks-for-survival-of-the-coming-of-Obama Home For Sale You are bidding on the down payment in excess of $139,900. Survive OBama's and the Democratic stance on NOT drilling here, NOT drilling now, NOT saving the American Dollar. The Democrats are now united in slowing the economy and reducing your chances for accumulating real wealth! You are now down sizing your SUV, next is your house! You can actually live in a NEW 1700 sq ft home on 4 wooded acres for under $160 a month. That's right! property tax=$50/month, utilities=$60/month, homeowners insurance=$50/month. That makes your total expense $160/month. What is it costing you now to live in your current home? How much disposable income do you currently have left after living in your life's biggest investment? The economy is getting worse. County taxes, utilities, living expenses are going up in those big cities supportive of OBama's tax plan and poor energy plan. In OBama's district alone (Chicago, Illinois) a home with this type of land and size would have real estate taxes of over $10,000 a year, utilities over $4500 a year! Sqeezing out the middle class lifestyle. (Incomes rising for the wealthy). Will you be able to afford your current home in the future? OBama's motto: Now is the time for change. (Only the elitist to prosper ! Everyone else - conserve and limit your growth.) You can purchase this home for only $139,900. Or $68,000 if you are age 62 with our reverse mortgage program insured through FHA (Investment is less with older ages). Or you can purchase this home with a second mortgage on your current property. It is important that you own at least one home free and clear with no committed mortgage monthly payment, if you can. What makes this house so special? It's 1700 sq ft site-built by local Menonites on 4 wooded acres. (Not Modular) Has it's own well and septic. (No utility bills). It is heated and cooled with a heat pump. Very low energy costs, All electric with no gas or fuel oil bills. Home can be converted to be energy self sufficient with solar or wind power. The home is located in Lake of the Ozarks Missouri, where politicians aren't as corrupt - yet. Even our gasoline prices are the lowest in the country. Currently $3.35/gallon. And it is pure gas-not an ethanol blend that decreases your gas mileage. You can hunt for deer and wild turkey on your own property, or fish with the lake access nearby. You will not go hungry! Be ready for the OBama administration. Buy Now - While you can, before you have nothing left! For more information and a list of included options go to www.HomeAndLoan.biz Or call George at 573-374-4567 *Transaction must be completed with a legal Missouri real estate contract before any money is transacted. Signed contract will take presentence over any bidding. Checks will be made payable to a licensed and insured title insurance company. Supply phone number or other contact information to complete transaction*

Nice thing about Alaska Phil, you are so busy that you do not have time to worry about what is going on with the rest of the world. Alaska is a world all to its own and big enough to consume your thoughts for a long while. You have so much fun that you really don't care. I agree with Trav on the point of churches, I consider myself to be agnostic. Churches where I grew up were full of friends and family and we all tithed to keep it going. Now days, all local churches are striving to be bigger, better. One local church just added a $3 million playroom for the kids. I feel once that they start making profits like that, they have lost touch with the whole meaning of churches. Pride and greed are sins too. The last thing in the world we need is more taxes. I am for a flat tax or a consumption tax. I believe it would be the only fair way. Which brings back Nobama, he is for MORE taxes. That is his change and we don't need it. If you feel that you are not paying enough, go to the local courthouse or IRS and offer them some more of your hard earned money. I personally want to keep the meager amount I have left over after SS tax, Fed tax, Payroll tax, State tax, Gas tax, Property tax, Excise tax, Liquor tax, Personal Property tax, Real Estate tax, State Licenses, Sales tax, etc. One other thing to remember about NOBAMA is that he comes from the most gun restrictive state of IL. He has been against gun ownership all along and could reverse the progress of the last eight years.

All the accesses mentioned are a part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverway managed by the National Park Service. Camping should be allowed anywhere along the riverway. Of course, most outdoors campers leave a site better than they find it. What you see at most accesses are remnants of meth labs and drunken parties. Take out what you bring in and leave no trace. Or get a motel room and watch TV and don't enjoy the peace and solitude of the Great Outdoors. Sleep in your car and someone may mistake you for a bum...

A hoosier? At least you did not call me a hick... At no point did I suggest camping in a parking lot. I don't believe Sam did either. There are established fire pits at each location where campsites have been previously.

Just before you reach the first lot at Baptist is a road to the left that goes down river about a quarter to a nice place to camp. Across the river is a great gravel bar that used to be the old channel that works also. Parker would be good to, several places there too. Welch Spring would be a good spot below Cedar Grove. I have camped at Tan Vat in the off season also.

I was meaning that the herons was a factor in the lifecycle of a number of aquatic parasites. The Green Heron is usually the culprit. Heron poops the larva, it infects the fish. Blue Herons could do the same, they usually just stab the fish. I forgot about lampreys, they exist, but are rarely seen. Worms and some microbe infections cause the lesions. I think it is a parasite that is unique to the largemouth bass.

"Either one will let this country continue on the path its going"??? That is the problem with all that is going on. Our country is governed by those that lack the morals that most of us on this forum and America value, but we just shrug our shoulders and let it keep on its path. This election was rigged from the get go, who would have thought going into it that the conservative Republicans would back a person that sided with the other party several times and was lambasted for it. Who would have thought Nobama could defeat the golden girl. Every general election in the past that I have voted has been for the lesser of 2 evils. Clinton vs Bush vs Perot. Clinton vs Viagra. Bush Jr. vs Gore. Bush Jr. vs Kerry. Now this one. Why can't I walk in and cast a vote for something I feel good about? Politics should not be about hate or feeling superior, just values and ideas.

I have noticed it alot on the bass around here, esp Largemouth and Kentuckies. I might wonder if the abundance of heron have something to do with it. It is some kind of parasitic worm or fluke.

ONE SUNNY DAY IN 2009, AN OLD MAN APPROACHED THE WHITE HOUSE FROM ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE , WHERE HE'D BEEN SITTING ON A PARK BENCH. He spoke to the Marine standing guard and said, I would Like to go in and meet with President Barack Obama. The Marine replied, Sir, Mr. Obama is not President and Doesn't reside here. The old man said, Okay, and walked away. The following day, The same man approached the White House and said to the same Marine, I would like to go in and meet with President Barack Obama. The Marine again told the man, Sir, as I said yesterday, Mr. Obama is not President and doesn't reside here. The man Thanked him and again walked away. The third day, the same man approached the White House and Spoke to the very same Marine, saying I would like to go in And meet with President Barack Obama. The Marine, understandably agitated at this point, looked at the man And said, Sir, this is the third day in a row you have been Here asking to speak to Mr. Obama. I've told you Already several times that Mr. Obama is not the President And doesn't reside here. Don't you understand? The old man answered, 'Oh, I understand you fine. I just Love hearing your answer!' The Marine snapped to attention, saluted, and said, 'See you Tomorrow, Sir!'

How about some pics of the duck decoys? Nice looking nets.

Ok, I see the title "Surburban in the Lake". I was expecting an out of towner doing something wrong while fishing Taney. How can you explain this to the insurance?

I am confused, I just looked at my copy that I have had for several years. It is copyright 1993 and it says 3rd edition. The latest version is 3rd edition? Has there been any new upgrades to Ozark Trout Tales?

How about that McCain, he is looking at Liberman as a VP. Looks like he is showing his true colors. The Dems have stole this election, either way it is win win for them!!!

Gar are alot of fun on the flyrod.

Glass traps can still be found for about $30 in places. If you find a gallon glass jug that a mason canning ring will fit, use a mason ring and a piece of screen wire for a funnel and make one. Usually can find the glass jars in pickle isle in restaurant food sizes. You may have to eat a few pickles. I have used a quart jar in the past on float trips. Now days, glass is forbidden in most river, check local regs.

I agree, Huckabee would be the better choice. He was here locally at a fundraiser last weekend, great guy, would have made a great Pres. His values and positions are better than the other 2. But his fate was sealed before our primary. The machine made the choice long before it came to a popular vote. Looking forward to a fiasco at the Dem convention when Billary gets her moment in the sun before Nobama. Should be good for a laugh. Trav, they are really dead horses too, nothing new there....................

Yes I have, several different patterns. Crayfish are a major food source for a lot of fish. Woolybuggers resemble crayfish, there are other crayfish patterns also. Alot of patterns are tyed for fisherman, not for fish. Keying into the color pattern and shape work well. Realistic flies are overkill.

Why didn't you choose something easy, Catch and Release or Katch and Keep..............

Can't we have someone else to choose from? Time to punt this year......

I use a variety of bags, they have improved greatly over the years. I have some heavy vinyl ones, some camo ones, and now a lightweight nylon with a waterproof coating. There are clear ones now that serve a good purpose. I also use some of the gladlock plastic containers that have a clip lock lid with a rubber seal like the pelican cases. www.nrsweb.com has a variety on their website.

Another good reason for CATCH AND RELEASE. Alot of fish in alot of streams and lakes have health advisories attached to them..... Of course, if you buy fish at the store from China or some other third world country, imagine what kind of water they came out of!