Terry Beeson

I've got $4 in my pocket... you can have it all and I won't back out... I'm no "terrorist expert" by any stretch of the imagination, however, I think we are really kidding ourselves if we think any terrorist group other than the "Free Branson Now Society" would even consider TRD a target when there are much more "interesting" targets that would merit a lot more attention. If they were to target a dam, I would think something along the lines of Hoover Dam or one that would wreak havoc on a group of people other than a few fishermen and golfers would be more of a primary target. Those that plan these things want the MOST bang for their buck - pun intended. However, with that said, there is a need for more and better security primarily for the safety for the morons that will try to walk up to the foot of the dam... But then again, maybe Darwin does have a point...

stupid work... stupid have to get up early... stupid money... stupid sleep... Have fun...

Well, Chrysler is working on a hybrid hemi... Exxon announces record profits each quarter... Gas prices have been sneaking up for a few years... We "get use to it"... and nothing really gets done... Except the mid-east get to drive more gold cars... not gold painted... not gold plated... gold.... I'm doing my part. I just took the Ranger back to my mom and picked up my Dodge 4X4... sheesh...

Hey CC... YOU MISSED IT....

Leonard... same set up. Even started with the fly I ended with last Friday. Nuttin' changed. Ronnie... Looks like my lovely bride may talk me into helping her with a very much neede yard sale at the house on the 11th-12th. But maybe with the proceeds from said sale, I can buy that 7wt Scott I've been wanting!!!...

Welcome to the forum. TR is known to beat up on fishermen... even those who frequent the lake. Maybe this forum will give you a "leg up" and you'll have a good trip. At least it will be better than working... Good luck and let us know how well you do...

The rumor started when a "company" with headquarters in southern California made some inquiries or requests about road widening in the Branson area. It was rumored to be Disney. But at this point that's all it is... rumor. There is some speculation going on in the area that involves expansion of the airport or a new airport being built. I know one of the investors in that airport deal and he is not going to put any money in a project just for the fun of it. There must be something going on.

I suspect, but don't know, that their salesmen are on commission or at least a sales quota. I've been in that type job and some guys get the idea they do not want to handle any customer service issues... they just want to sell, so they will try to talk you out of anything but a sale. I have bought from the big box stores and will buy some items from time to time, but will give the local shops the first chance. I believe we need to support them as much as possible and I've always gotten MUCH better service from them.

Was this his pond and he was feeding the fish? Amazing how big some of those cats get in a small pond when fed...

This kind of thing has happened before. It's not like this is a "freak once in a million years" occurance. Trees are VERY resilient and can withstand a lot more than we might care to give them credit for. Yep, the trees for miles and miles around the midwest are looking bad, but they are not dead. I drove down to central Arkansas over the weekend and the trees down there are just beginning to come out of it. But all of this will just mean a "bad year" for the growth of the trees and fruiting. If we don't have another late freeze next year, just watch them NEXT spring... They will more than likely make up for this spring. The bad part of this for a lot of us is the resulting food source for many animals will be very small this year. Squirrels, deer, bear, and turkey will have a hard time this fall and winter due to the fruit and nut crop being very short. If you have a feeder and/or food plot, remember that this year.

Mrs D... Were you stripping the woolies? If so, I got a piece of advice not long ago that might help. When they are biting short like that, start raising your rod tip during the strip. This puts some slack in the line and allows the fish to "suck in" the fly better. I tried it on Taney and seems to work well... Sounds like a good trip and MrD didn't fall in?... OH... and I bet he forgot to tell you... MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Just beware... Now Michael will have as much or more control over your bank account as your wife!!!... At least he does mine... Good choice, WC... The guys at BOC will treat you right...

It is?

Well... I was CLOSE...

Davy don't need no new hat... That's not a cowboy hat... that's a DAVY hat... Wouldn't be Davy without it... Yippie yi-oh ki-ya....

Which according to Dan and Ronnie is more than can be said for the air around them...

HEY STEVE.... I've been looking those pics over... two words come to mind.... DISCO YARN.....

Yeah... but Dave uses a BIG HONKIN' FILE to do that... But it does work!! I think he roughs up the whole shank on every hook doesn't he, Michael?

Nope... George Bush did it.... or was it Clinton?

OK... here's the report for today... I got to Taney this morning and got in the water with NO GENERATION at 8am. Started with Leonard's TNS... Taneycomo Night Special, but it wasn't doing the trick this morning. Switched to a Pine Squirrel Sculpin - gray - and got bit pretty quickly. They would hit for a few, then shut down for half hour. I switched flies and switched flies, but the PSS and the TNS were the ticket. The TNS finally did turn on when the wind would pick up and the fish would be midging. I left at 2pm with a total count of 18 to hand. At least that many missed. Fish of the day was an 18" Rainbow. Several 15-16 inchers, but most standard size. But my last fish was a 16" male that was all colored up!!... PURTY PHEESH... Wish I'd had a camera. If nuttin' happens, I'll be fishing somewhere next Friday. Where ya wanna go, Ronnie? Snow Fly... C'mon down!!! The water's fine!!!!!

Hey Ronnie.... NA NA NA NA BOO BOO!!! I'm off the next 8 Fridays!!!! I'll be rubbin' it in a LOT!!!! Upwind of Ducky.... or... Gotcha....

Uh... OK Leonard... that last few words must mean you fell asleep at the keyboard... Thanks for gettin' 'em warmed up for me!!

I'm goin' down. Looks like there is no generation scheduled... If you see a red extended cab Ranger and a fat man in an OAF black cap, that's me...

Hey... I just discovered I have another reel. Looks like it could be a Pfleugar knock off... Ryobi FinTek made in Hong Kong. Anyone know anything about it? It's got to be a real cheapo I think. It belonged to my late father-in-law whose spin and cast rigs were VERY nice, but he was not much of a fly fisherman.

Trouts gotses teehes.... I'm goin' tomorrow, Mrs D... wish you could come... I think Mr D is goin' with me... uh... I mean... uh... no... he CAN'T go with me... he's got to .... uh... WORK... YEAH... THAT'S IT... THAT'S THE TICKET... WORK.... Checkin' out a spot for a new store... down by Table Rock Dam... yeah... that's it... a new store...