Saturday Fishing Report

[twosets]

Wanted to take my Sister Barb and her kids along with other various family members out to try and catch some trout on Saturday. I took Bill Babler's advice and hit from Lillys down to Branson and was not disappointed. There were 7 of us, so I rented one of Phil's pontoon boats. I would highly recommend that option for a large group, it was very nice with plenty of room and shade.

We are usually fly fisherman, but I decided to go the power bait route with this group. It was white hot from Monkey Island down to Scottys, 2 or 3 on at a time in several instances. The best bite was not on Gulp (whigh was still good), but on night crawlers. Sometimes they would eat it before that bell sinker even hit the bottom. Very nice sized fish, many 12 to 14 inches. Grandma Jean even caught some (on worms)(dig).

Used my g-2 rods and once again I would say that if you are looking for a really great rod and are willing to spend around $150, these are just outstanding. I could tell when someone was getting bit by watching the tip, and the action with a fish on is really something else.

I also had the occasion to go into Scottys and meet Lamar. It is very nice inside (I had never been), Clean and Cool with all of the supplies as well as boat rentals that you might need (cold soda, ice, ice cream, restroom). What a nice addition and resource for Tany.

George