jdmidwest

I don't think it is an engrained thought process in the trout species. I believe they are opportunistic feeders that will eat anything they want to take a swing at and pass on whatever I offer them on a hook. Trout never really die after they spawn like the salmon. Trout that are in salmon waters will eat both salmon eggs and pieces of flesh off their dead bodies as they drift down stream.

Poor little suzy

One major thing to consider would be the types and sizes of flies you are planning on using and the target species of fish. Second would be the size of the water you are going to fish. Fly lines are really designed to cast the size of flies you want to toss. Lighter weight like 3 and 4 are usually limited to smaller size flies. 5 to 6 mid range flies. 7 to 9 are bass weights and anything above is mostly saltwater, as a rule of thumb. Fly rod lengths are for casting distance. Shorter rods to 8' are for smaller water, 9' and longer for larger waters. Line weights tend to fall along the same lines as the rod lengths, the larger the number, the longer the cast.

People in Mo use them all of the time. They are called white jigs. They imitate the pieces of fish that float down stream when they clean fish streamside. Just look at the lunker boards and see what they catch the big ones on. In order for a carcass fly to work, or flesh fly, there needs to be a source of flesh floating in the water and the fish need to be feeding on it. Does that occur much in the Little Red? When trout spawn, they continue to live on, unlike the salmon streams that the fly originated on.

I used to do well with a 1" rattletrap in crawdad color orange. They like the action and I liked the depth control.

Could have something to do with the wastewater treatment in that end of the park. EPA and DNR is cracking down on open lagoon systems. They may be planning an upgrade of the system.

I think an 8 1/2 ft. 5 wt. is a good all around rod for most of our local fishing. It will cast well on larger rivers but can be cast well on smaller streams or ponds. The 5 wt. is a pretty good weight all around, you can toss streamers, poppers, nymphs, and dry flies with it. If you want to get technical, then you will need a 4 wt or a 7 wt of various lengths and actions. I am partial to all of the Orvis products, I would recommend a Superfine series with the Battenkill reels. But all of their products are covered by an excellent warranty and service.

But if there are more rivers, it would help thin out the numbers of drunken floater more. Instead of concentrating on a few streams by the thousands, they would be spread out over many streams by the hundreds. It was only a wish. A little time machine that would take me back to Schoolcraft's days with all of the advanced equipment today to explore the Ozarks would be a great wish too. If drained today, the streams would be bordered by miles of barren wasteland for many years. And it would take many years for the channels to scour out the old courses

Great report. A friend just bought a lakefront property on Lake Hamiliton and I will be spending some time down there this summer refurbing the property. Might take a yak for a float instead of plowing the lake for fish.

Nice pic. Probably a dead drift under an indicator. That usually nails them in the nose.

If they remove them in MO and Ark, it would remove alot of trout fishing and restore some premium smallmouth water.

Flies, Lures and Baits: The following classes of lures are authorized for use, except where restricted. Natural and scented baits—A natural fish food such as bait fish, crayfish, frogs permitted as bait, grubs, insects, larvae, worms, salmon eggs, cheese, corn and other food substances not containing any ingredient to stupefy, injure or kill fish. Does not include flies or artificial lures. Includes dough bait, putty or paste-type bait, any substance designed to attract fish by taste or smell and any fly, lure or bait containing or used with such substances. Soft plastic bait (unscented)—Synthetic eggs, synthetic worms, synthetic grubs and soft plastic lures. Artificial Lure—A lure constructed of any material excluding soft plastic bait and natural and scented bait defined in (A) or (b)above. Fly—An artificial lure constructed on a single-point hook, using any material except soft plastic bait and natural and scented bait as defined in (A) or (b)above, that is tied, glued or otherwise permanently attached. I assume a or b refers to 1 or 2 but it is from the MDC definitions. Rubber is not a soft plastic. http://mdc.mo.gov/about-us/about-regulations/regulations-and-permits-definitions

When is the crawfish boil?

There are those good days too. Pill one on an MDC area on a flight day. Days when all you need is a six pack of dekes, a piece of burlap for camo, and a hole of water in flooded corn to limit out. Taking the kids out and having a good hunt. 3 Drake mallards with 2 shots from your double barrel shotgun.

It has happened all at the same time on the same day, many times over many years! Luck just seems to follow us around, and it makes for some good stories when everything goes right and we have a great day.

The reason it is so hard to get rid of them is it takes a direct contact dose of poison to kill them. Unlike other insects that can be killed with residual sprays, spiders need a direct shot. And because they are nocturnal and shy, they don't get hit with a shot of spray. I think they have to fog to be effective. Good luck.

Don't expect duck hunting to be much better. We have caught blinds on fire, dealt with leaky waders, lost a number of things in the water from guns to wedding rings, truck and trailer troubles galore, and many days with no birds.

I think I would bail out. Skunks, squatters, and now poison spiders. I thought you were putting the place up for sale? Find you a nice home in the city where you don't have to worry about critters.

Weekend 2 was not a flight weekend. Caught up on my naps in the boat. No ducks for me this weekend, but a shot of my buddy counting sheep. Weather coming in this week should push new birds down. Going to be deer hunting for the next 2 weekends.

I filter my honey to keep particles out that quicken granulation. Keeping it warm at room temps helps too. Putting in refrigerator will quicken the granulation. But all you have to do is warm it up and liquify it again.

You guys have it lucky on that side of the state. I only have a spring run of walleye on the Diversion Channel or the muddy Mississippi. There are a few in rivers, but not really enough to be a target species for a trip. 5 hours drive for me at least to good walleye water.

I have been selling mine this year for $8 a pint in a glass mason jar with no comb. Seems like the going rate around here. I did not have much to sell, kept most for family.

Where in the world do you find the walleye? I would have to substitute something else for the meat part.

Since I have started keeping bees, I have realized how many consume honey. It seems to be a staple item for almost everyone anymore. Until I harvested my honey this year, I only eat honey that was cooked in prepared foods. Lately, I have been using it to cook with and take a spoonful from time to time. Almost everyone I talk to believe that it will help them with their allergies, but there is little to no pollen in honey that would help them build up an immunity.

Several good charters in the Kenai area. I have friends that have fished out of Homer and did well. Fly in to Anchorage and rent a car to Homer.