Spend Money In Crane

[Buzz]

I do believe we should plan another trip to Crane soon, it has been a while since we've been down. Like Chief said, we always stop and spend a few dollars each when we are in town. As far as letting them know why we are there, I think they know by how we are dressed, LOL, but just in case I'll remind them of the great little resource that they have.

[CBNMO]

Great idea, I'm sure the local business owners will appreciate your view. I think mainly it's important to visit with folks and let them know why your here. Ask about the fishing on the creek or whatever. Most folks aroung here are friendly. Even if you only go in and buy a sody pop, take a minute and let the clerk know you are here from Kansas (or wherever) to fish on the creek.

If you can get a good deal on a new truck here then great. Never hurts to ask. There is a good bar-b-que joint north of town on 13 about where the turnoff to the access is. Across the road from the auto rebuilder that has a zebra in the yard sometimes. It's not marked real well but had great food. I heard it's changed hands since I ate there last but bet it's still good.

I don't eat out much so can't speak for the other places. Someone told me the Catfish House closed?

Gas prices are usually pretty good here. I've never had any problems with the gas either. I'll have to stop and check, the gas station by the Ford dealer, I think they might have a few flies in there sometimes? I can't remember, I live closer to one of the other stations so frequent it mostly.

There's Subway, a little pizza joint in the building where the License Bureau is, cafe on Main Street, another on 13 just north of Main Street, couple of tire stores and mechanics, a audio shop and what not stores on Main Street too. You can even get your tractor or baler fixed here too. If the snakes run you off the creek, take a couple minutes and check out the town.

Stop by, slow down, relax and enjoy your visit. And Good Fishing.

[CBNMO]

I checked at the gas station today, they have night crawlers and frozen shad, but no flies. Guess I got confused, again. Seems to happen more often, the older I get.

[CBNMO]

Hey Chief !

I saw there is a realtor sign on the old Catfish/Steak House. A possible site for your B&B ? Not secluded but you can walk to the city park and fish. Also looks like another cafe in town may have closed ?

I forgot in above post to mention the Feed Store, Dollar Store and the Grocery Store, they have a nice meat dept.

Oh, and not a single traffic light in town.

[brownieman]

On a side note, I sent a respectful but urgent email to the MDC, hoping to get them on our side on this one. As far as I can tell, I have been politely blown off. Things change though.

OTF

The MDC imo should be totally supportive of all efforts to save and/or improve a nice fishery like Crane.

"Politely blown off"...that's a shame but for some reason doesn't surprise me a bit...really too bad. Hopefully things will change and you will get some positive feedback but don't hold your breath.

later on

bm

[Chief Grey Bear]

Hey Chief !

I saw there is a realtor sign on the old Catfish/Steak House. A possible site for your B&B ? Not secluded but you can walk to the city park and fish. Also looks like another cafe in town may have closed ?

I forgot in above post to mention the Feed Store, Dollar Store and the Grocery Store, they have a nice meat dept.

Oh, and not a single traffic light in town.

Thanks for the heads up.

Looks like Buzz and I have Crane trip on our schedule coming up in a few weeks. Maybe we can meet up over there and do a little fishing and BS'ing?

[ozark trout fisher]

On a side note, I sent a respectful but urgent email to the MDC, hoping to get them on our side on this one. As far as I can tell, I have been politely blown off. Things change though.

OTF

The MDC imo should be totally supportive of all efforts to save and/or improve a nice fishery like Crane.

"Politely blown off"...that's a shame but for some reason doesn't surprise me a bit...really too bad. Hopefully things will change and you will get some positive feedback but don't hold your breath.

later on

bm

Yeah, I'm not holding my breath either. But I would hope if this thing got a little closer to actuality, the MDC would step in. In the past, (at least compared to fish and game agencies in other states I've lived), the MDC does seem to actually care about the fisheries in Missouri, and might be willing to try to save Crane if it really came to it. I certainly hope so. If not, TU will be our last line of defense on this.

[drew03cmc]

TU, I hope, would step to the plate.

[ozark trout fisher]

TU, I hope, would step to the plate.

I hope so too. I got some indication from them that they would if it came closer to fruition.

[et84]

I learned to fly fish on Crane (although I'm still not that good ), and it is also where I caught my first trout. My dad started taking me down there in the late 80's, and when I was growing up my family always attended the broiler fest. I would hate to see it all go to pot because of some reservoir, so if it helps to buy gas and a bottle of pop down there I'll do it. I don't know if I'm up for buying a truck down there, though- mine is 25 years old and still putterin' along.