Brian Wise Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 Before starting a crazy month of guiding coming up in March I had the opportunity to fish with a buddy. Matt Tucker came down from St. Louis after I sent him several emails about the incredibly nice water that we have now. It had also been a while since either one of us really had the opportunity to shoot some on-stream photos besides regular fish photos. We started the day by putting the drift boat in at the dirt (read MUD) "ramp" at Kelly Ford which is always a fun experience in itself. But as soon as the boat hit the water it started snowing...big snowflakes. Turns out that was probably the warmest part of the day as the wind really blew later in the afternoon and it was a "too the bone" kind of wind. Water levels were around 740 cfs. We rowed up to Lamb and nothing happening so we drifted through to Kelly--made 3 drifts at Kelly and landed as many fish. We hit another stack of fish below McKee Bridge and caught several, several fish in one spot. Ok, so pretty much every stop and pretty much all riffles produced fish the rest of the day so lets get on to the photos. Even caught a nice......sucker.....yeah, that is a look of pure excitement on my face. Had a great time. And for a little more info on the river, it does look like the really sexy water we have now will be holding on for a little while. The fall-out is really slow and with some rain coming later this week hopefully it will hold on that much longer. Don't be shy about fishing 700cfs and under, it can be some of the best water levels to fish the river. It doesn't make wading an already sketchy wading river any easier so watch your step and remember....most of the time you won't have to make a very long cast to catch these fish at higher levels so wading out real far and casting into the SUPER fast water really isn't necessary (you wouldn't stand in it so why would a fish hang out in it for very long) hit the seam. Brian My Youtube Channel
timsfly Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 looks like you had a grand time, I think it would have been a great time. Didn't appear the fish were bothered by the cold, did you catch em all deep ? Tim Homesley 23387 st. hwy 112 Cassville, Mo 65625 Roaring River State park Tim's Fly Shop www.missouritrout.com/timsflyshop
Brian Wise Posted February 23, 2009 Author Posted February 23, 2009 Didn't appear the fish were bothered by the cold, did you catch em all deep ? DEEEEEEP My Youtube Channel
superfly Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 Nice pink strike indicators. Fitting for a cold day to keep your mental focus. Are u using yarn? balloon?
Brian Wise Posted February 23, 2009 Author Posted February 23, 2009 Pink is a mans color! They were Thingamabobbers. It was my first time really using them and I was impressed. Brian My Youtube Channel
Greg Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I really like those thingamabobbers too Brian. First strike indicator I've ever used that I liked. I have yet to wear one out. Nice report. Greg "My biggest worry is that my wife (when I'm dead) will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it" - Koos Brandt Greg Mitchell
Terry Beeson Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Pink is a mans color! Yah... A mahn's color... Eef you ah a "girlie mahn" you can't use a pink indicator... Nice pics, Brian. TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
DD'sMC Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Looks like you had a great time. Thanks for posting Brian. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. The two best times to go fishing? When it is raining and when it is not.
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