Buzz Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 I fished a spot on Hickory yesterday that I hadn't fished in years. My first fish was a very healthy bow that went about 16" on a Rebel Crawdad. The second hit a woolybugger and went about 14". Had to wade up quite a ways before the next one hit the bugger it was about 16' also. I think I caught at least one of everything in the creek, 3 smallmouth, several perch, a couple goggleye, and some good sized chubs. Not a bad 3 hours spent close to home. If fishing was easy it would be called catching.
ollie Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 Glad to hear about the smallies. I caught one out of there a few months ago and was surprised to see it. Since you have lived around here a few years also, I haven't caught any bass out of there in a long while. When I moved back here in the 90's I always caught large and small bass out of there. Since I started fishing it again several years back I was having a really hard time catching, let alone seeing any bass in there. For everyone else who is looking to come down to Hickory you should be pleased they will probably be stocking it again after the fishing derby. The kids was this past weekend and I think the disabled one is this weekend? Anyways, they fish the derby at the Hatchery then when it's over they normally stock the leftover fish in Hickory. "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek!
Members wildhunter066 Posted June 10, 2008 Author Members Posted June 10, 2008 I drove over hickory today it looked to be up a little and roff colored. Maybe if they stock it we could all meet up and fish it.
Buzz Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 I'd be up for that. I'm not sure what day they might stock it though. Maybe Ollie can keep an eye out for us. Ollie, I used to work at the old Wal-Mart in Neosho back in the late 80's and would drive to Morse Park on my lunch hour to fish. I used to catch some very nice smallmouth right in the park. Some would be as big as 14 and 15 inches. You could also catch largemouth and as many perch as you wanted. I'm not sure if they were all fished out or if the work they did to the creek had anything to do with it, but you just don't see the same size fish that you used to. Out of the park and closer to Shoal creek there are more, but I still haven't found any of the bigger fish. If fishing was easy it would be called catching.
Chief Grey Bear Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Hey don't leave me out! Ollie, I have caught quite a few brownies and goggleyes in Hickory. Though not much in size for the most part. I did last year catch one Largemouth in the 2 lb range and Dylan, in the same hole, caught a brownie in the 1.5 lb range out of there. With all of the flooding this spring, I am not sure if they are still there or even if some moved up out of Shoal and now reside in Hickory. Chief Grey Bear Living is dangerous to your health Owner Ozark Fishing Expeditions Co-Owner, Chief Executive Product Development Team Jerm Werm Executive Pro Staff Team Agnew Executive Pro Staff Paul Dallas Productions Executive Pro Staff Team Heddon, River Division Chief Primary Consultant Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Executive Vice President Ronnie Moore Outdoors
ollie Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Alright, you guys are killing me! I'll try and check into it. It can be crowded down here next weekend. Some celebration going on from what I heard. Here's the link: http://www.neoshodailynews.com/news/x18727...ally-challenged Ok, that's not the right link, but it is a very good link for a very good cause. The city is holding a celebration this weekend of some sorts. "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek!
ollie Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Ok, it's on. The stream will be stocked for this weekend, but be prepared to share the stream with a lot of other people! "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek!
Buzz Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Which day this weekend are we talking about? I'm booked on Sunday, Fathers Day, Saturday is all I have. Buzz If fishing was easy it would be called catching.
Members wildhunter066 Posted June 13, 2008 Author Members Posted June 13, 2008 Which day this weekend are we talking about? I'm booked on Sunday, Fathers Day, Saturday is all I have. Buzz I was talking about fishing hickory after they stocked it again. In the article olli put the link too it said they would stalk on july 3. I dont know if a will be available that weekend. i would love to get with you guys some timeand go fishing. I usually fish hickory crane capps or rr. I usually always fly fish for trout but im up for anything.
ollie Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Ok, not sure I have any day this weekend other than family. I was just trying to let everyone know that I think they will stock this weekend or next. "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek!
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