Fishing Report

[Trav]

Well, before the storms hit I did a little gill fishing. Had 23 and released two sport bass before I had to make the mad dash back to my dock. No more than got there and the sky fell. Was fine under the shelter of my dock until the wind started blowing so I threw on my Frog Toggs to stay dry. No more than got them on, when Marble sized hail came flying at me like deer slugs!

So I am running to my rod closet, started pulling out lawn chairs to make room for myself so I wouldnt get beat up. I no more than got in when I hear a whining at the door. The dog! So I cram her in there with me, wich isnt easy because there was barely enough room for me and now Im squeezing in a 70 pound coonhound as well. It all passed in about 30 minutes.

Needless to say, it was quite an eventful afternoon.

But not to be discouraged I went back out after it all blew out and managed to pick up four more sport bass.

[benjisdad]

sounds like an eventful 30 min...just wanted to say thanks for the advise you posted on my thread...we are heading out this Sunday and the weather is looking good for the first few days we are there...I'm really looking forward to getting out and trying Taneycomo...thanks again

[Trav]

Not a prob.

I enjoy exchanging tactics.

[bigredbirdfan]

I almost posted for you to watch out yesterday when it almost destroyed my house here in springfield.

I knew it was headed straight to you, but didn't know if I should use the forum as an all points bulletin for Trav.

Next time I will.

[Trav]

My mom called me and warned me, My Gram warned me before I left, and I saw it brewing on the radar. Im stubborn and figured I could get an hour or so in before it hit, and I usually am pretty safe on my dock if I need to run for shelter.

Yesterday wasnt the first time I ended up in the rod closet! Was the first time I had to cram a dog in there with me though. She usually will hi-tail it to the garage. She was after muskrats(pesky problem this year) and didnt have time to climb the hill. It did move in fast.

[benjisdad]

What are the lake conditions like these days. I know that in throughout the midwest we've had a lot of rain, and from some of the posts earlier in the year, you all had some high water levels. Are they calming down a bit? Or is it still pretty much a daily flow kinda thing? How's water clarity?? ....

[Trav]

They have been running water non-stop here on Taney. I personally think it is making the fishing better. Of course being on the Lower I like the consistency. Fish always bite better with lots of water running.