Members OSUCowboyinSPFD Posted March 23, 2009 Members Posted March 23, 2009 Dear all, Just got a new set of waders and boots for smallmouth fishing on streams around my Dad's place in Jasper County. I hate to disturb the smallies this time of year because they are generally on their beds trying to spawn. I would like to test out my new gear, but I am not a fly fisherman. If I go to the wading areas at Taneycomo with a spin rod and some jigs am I first legal, and secondly is it a waste of time? Curious as to everyone's thoughts. Thanks, Jeff
patfish Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 You're absolutely insane if you DON'T!!! and you're legal....
Danoinark Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 Just like Pat said....go for it. You will do fine. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
duckydoty Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 Yeah, go to Taney....you definately dont want to go to Beaver Creek and try that stuff out on whites, or above Blunk hole on the James messin with whites there. A Little Rain Won't Hurt Them Fish.....They're Already Wet!! Visit my website at.. Ozark Trout Runners
back2roots Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 Fish on ,sir......fish on!!!! If you liked the sound....Thank the engineer!
Terry Beeson Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 Go for it for sure... But just think of all the wonderful things you're missing by not usiing a fly rod... There are whites in Beaver and Blunk Hole? 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
Greg Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 Go for it. But don't limit yourself to just jigs though. Jigs work great but sometimes they just won't hit a jig. With an UL spinning rod and a float/bobber - you can cast flies as well. 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
bigredbirdfan Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 If I go to the wading areas at Taneycomo with a spin rod and some jigs am I first legal, and secondly is it a waste of time? You will need a yearly trout permit from the state while fishing any state water with trout in it. $7. Be sure your line is not very large...Maybe 4-6lb and then use a lighter leader either tippet or 2 lb flurocarbon line.
Bman Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 Go for it. But don't limit yourself to just jigs though. Jigs work great but sometimes they just won't hit a jig. With an UL spinning rod and a float/bobber - you can cast flies as well. Greg And you can get one heck of a long drag free drift with the fly/float method! The only good line is a tight line
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