Members KRflyfisher Posted March 31, 2006 Members Posted March 31, 2006 Anyone started catching smallmouth yet? I hope to escape to the Osage or Niangua pretty soon to try it out. Would love a report on the rivers if anyone has one. KR
Wayne SW/MO Posted April 1, 2006 Posted April 1, 2006 Smallmouth never quit biting. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted April 1, 2006 Root Admin Posted April 1, 2006 I'm with Wayne... with these warm days, the smallmouth can't help but bite. Sorry I can't make a personal report!
Al Agnew Posted April 1, 2006 Posted April 1, 2006 I fished Wednesday...I had a goal of catching at least one Master Angler size smallmouth each month of the year this year, although I've never actually applied for a Master Angler Award and don't intend to. For smallmouths caught and released, the minimum size to qualify is 17 inches. I caught an 18 incher in January, and a 17 and an 18 in February. But thanks to bad weather, high water, and scheduling, I didn't get a chance to get out in March until yesterday. I missed my goal by a half an inch. Caught a 16.5 incher. Smallmouths weren't very active...I caught 31 bass, but 21 of them were largemouths, 7 were spotted bass, and only 3 were smallies. However, the warm rain we had last night will probably get them a little more active.
Members UAK squirrelpie Posted April 1, 2006 Members Posted April 1, 2006 don't feel too bad Al, I've only caught one smallie this year (I'll make up for it next month from tommorrow(may))
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