jdmidwest

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!

Another good reason for CATCH AND RELEASE. Alot of fish in alot of streams and lakes have health advisories attached to them.....

Memphis to St Louis is about a 3 hour trip, any trout would result in a side trip of 3 to 6 hours off I 55. Alot of people from Memphis go to the Spring River south of Mammoth Springs Ark. for trout. Norfork and White River is about another hour away.

I bought a cheap pair at BPS last year for $14. My buddy laughed at me the first time I tossed them into the yak. It was cold that day and they were handy for taking the bass off and keeping hands dry. I keep them in the boat all of the time now. I wished I had them in Alaska last year landing the big salmon. The cheap pair gets the job done but they have their limits, more expensive pairs are designed for larger fish. Buy the cheap ones and try them out.

If I have to spend that kind of money I would go with the satellite. The burn is here, I have been waiting 10 years for SBC ATT to upgrade the last station next to the house so I can have DSL. They have it within 4 miles now, they just have to install the equipment in the next station less than 1 mile away.

Sounds great, I am stuck in dial up hell here myself. I tried a AT&T wireless usb and could not get a signal here at the house. Blackberry gets about 1 bar here. Curious about the price with Alltel, the others ran about $70-$80 for a data package.

I talked to Bob a year ago or so and tried to get him to reprint the book. I saw one on Ebay last month and posted a link to it, nobody bid on it. I still look over the copy I bought from Charlie Reading years ago.

Its the "whats mine is mine and whats yours is mine also attitude".