Buzz Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 I finally got to do a float with my two sons today. We decided to hit a section that we have never floated before. It is a really beautiful section of Shoal Creek, probably the most scenic stretch of the whole creek. Lots of twists and turns with good runs and deep holes. Some really good long stretches with a lot of overhanging trees to help with the heat. We probably caught 40 fish at least, smallmouth, largemouth, and a couple of good sized goggle-eye. The best and biggest was the largemouth my oldest son Shawn caught on a buzzbait. He pitched it up beside a tree which had some big chunk rocks all around it. The bait hit the water and he made one crank and the bass just blasted the bait. I couldn't tell how big it was until he got it into open water. What a hog. The biggest I've seen come out of Shoal Creek in many years. We had no scale or way to measure it but we guessed it to be close to 5 lbs. He caught most of his fish on the buzzbait and my other son Brad caught a few on it too. I had a few on including one really nice smallmouth that threw the hook right at the boat. My fish were caught mainly on spinnerbaits. Buzz If fishing was easy it would be called catching.
KCRIVERRAT Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Buzz... that is awesome! What a bass. Did Chief forward my e-mail? Until I get my canoe, I'd like to paddle you downstream and watch you fish. Glad you had some time with your boys! See you soon bud... KC HUMAN RELATIONS MANAGER @ OZARK FISHING EXPEDITIONS
Buzz Posted July 15, 2009 Author Posted July 15, 2009 Buzz... that is awesome! What a bass. Did Chief forward my e-mail? Until I get my canoe, I'd like to paddle you downstream and watch you fish. Glad you had some time with your boys! See you soon bud... KC Thanks KC, It was quite a thrill. I had told them there was a fish by that tree about 20 yards upstream, but would not have ever guessed a fish like that would have come from it. I think you might like this float. It's not like most of the other Shoal Creek floats I've taken. Yes he did forward the e-mail to me. Thanks, and go ahead and bring the neighbor boy down, he'll have a blast. See ya next float. Buzz If fishing was easy it would be called catching.
KCRIVERRAT Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Thanks Buzz, his name is Weston. I'm sure Chief wouldn't care. They are two peas in a pod... except for Weston's fishing abilities. HUMAN RELATIONS MANAGER @ OZARK FISHING EXPEDITIONS
Chief Grey Bear Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 I am gonna have to stop telling you about my hot spots! Chief Grey Bear Living is dangerous to your health Owner Ozark Fishing Expeditions Co-Owner, Chief Executive Product Development Team Jerm Werm Executive Pro Staff Team Agnew Executive Pro Staff Paul Dallas Productions Executive Pro Staff Team Heddon, River Division Chief Primary Consultant Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Executive Vice President Ronnie Moore Outdoors
Buzz Posted July 16, 2009 Author Posted July 16, 2009 I am gonna have to stop telling you about my hot spots! It was a really good float and we did it in about the same time you did, 10:00am to 5:00 pm. Man I'll tell you one thing I was wore plum out. The back of the boat is a workout on this stretch. If fishing was easy it would be called catching.
KCRIVERRAT Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 It was a really good float and we did it in about the same time you did, 10:00am to 5:00 pm. Man I'll tell you one thing I was wore plum out. The back of the boat is a workout on this stretch. Especially when you have kids catching pigs from the front! HUMAN RELATIONS MANAGER @ OZARK FISHING EXPEDITIONS
fishinSWMO Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Just saw this, Thats a great looking fish! Jeremy Dodson
Buzz Posted July 21, 2009 Author Posted July 21, 2009 Just saw this, Thats a great looking fish! Hey Fishin', Where you been hiding? I haven't heard anything out of you since we went fishing at the pond. Have you been to Texas yet? If fishing was easy it would be called catching.
redbird Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Nice lagemouth Buzz, Im jealous. Im not a Cardinals fan, but I am a Cardinal. If you know me you know what that means.
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