Hickory Creek Report

[Buzz]

I stopped by Hickory this afternoon to teach Emmanuel how to cast a fly rod, and hoped maybe we might catch a trout or two. Well, after the lesson on roll casting in the grass, I had him try it in the water so he could feel the drag of the water, then I rigged him and myself up to try our luck. His casting improved greatly even with the 20 mph wind. We fished at the handicapped area by the ball fields but only caught 1 chub. We moved up to the walk bridge where I managed 3 small trout and he missed 2. We motored down to the North end I caught another 5 and he missed a couple more. The fish are few and far between and very spooky. Mostly small fish of 8 to 10 inches, but I did catch one of about 13 in. and saw a few more. The water is very clear and covered with this Fall's leaves. It did feel good to fight a Rainbow again.( I haven't fished for them since July)

I'm looking forward to a fresh stocking and Emmanuel enjoyed this new way of fishing and is also looking forward.

Buzz

[fishinSWMO]

Way to go Emmanuel, on learning to use a fly rod. I am sure you will have a blast catching some trout with Buzz this winter.

Fishin

[ollie]

Dang Buzz, I must have just missed you then. I went over to the handicap spot about 9:30 and fished the whole creek by noon. I only fished in the most productive spots I knew of. I ended up with four for the count. Water is very low right now and Buzz was right, they haven't stocked it as of late. I don't think they will stock until November though. For me yesterday I was just killing time.

[Buzz]

When we were at the foot bridge an OLDER lady asked me, "Where did they stocked the fish'? I told her that I didn't know that they had stocked lately. She said she knew someone that told her that they had. I don't think it was a very good stocking, if it was. Most of the fish I saw were 8 to 10 in., and not very many of them. It is coming soon. I hope to hit the creek this week and maybe next weekend. I'm working nights this week so I might be able to get into them if they put them in. I actually was wading Sunday, and I believe the water is cool enough for a good stocking to be soon. I'm ready for it. I think I've got Emmanuel fired up too. When they do stock Hickory and Capp's you'll know where I'll be. You guys know my truck ( obviously), so don't hesitate to track me down. I'm looking forward to a good day so I can show Emmanuel what it"s like to fight a feisty Missouri Rainbow.

I think I got onto the water a little after you left Ollie, maybe about 1:00pm. The wind was tough, but who cares it's trout fishin'.

Fishin', I'll let Emmanuell know of your support and hope to see you and your son on the water soon.

Buzz