New Missouri State Record Broken Today

[patfish]

Nothing like a foggy Saturday morning, a good cup of coffee, and a great Missouri fish story....

Well done Scott and "crew"!

[Micheal Kyle]

Great story great fish!!!!!!!

Congratulations once again

On the thought form what Phil said I would hope that no one would down play this catch I am pretty sure if it does start up there are a few of us on here that will have that person taken care of.

Yea come fish with us at night not sure what happen it must have been the Taneycomo Man Eating Squid.

[laker67]

Last year, one of our guests caught a 25 pound brown while drifting PowerBait in the same area.

Why does a large, old fish that probably only eats rainbows take a tiny bit of dough? Crazy, but it happens.

This is what's cool about fishing... anyone has a chance, regardless of age or experience, to hook a big fish. Landing it is another thing though.

Why do large "old" trout eat small morsels of food? It is their mainstay. They can lay up in a prime feeding lane with little to no energy wasted, and gorge themselves on sowbugs and whatever may drift through their immediate area. I think the age of the fish has alot to do with it also. Scott's fish and my fish were no doubt near the end of their lifespan. My fish was estimated at 12 years, and the life expectancy is 13 years. As in an older person, it is a lot easier to have pizza delivered than roam the hillside in search of a squirrel for dinner. I think older fish have to capitolize on some easier and less stressful ways to obtain dinner. An interesting story about Rip Collins former record fish is on the internet. An AFGC biologist estimated that Rip's fish contained nearly 3 pounds of sowbugs in it's stomach content. And I am not in any way trying to shadow Scott's accomplishment. This is only my opinion on why large brown trout eat small. That was the question presented by Phil.

[BredMan]

Last year, one of our guests caught a 25 pound brown while drifting PowerBait in the same area.

Why does a large, old fish that probably only eats rainbows take a tiny bit of dough? Crazy, but it happens.

This is what's cool about fishing... anyone has a chance, regardless of age or experience, to hook a big fish. Landing it is another thing though. That's where the stories begin --- 'the one that got away' stories.

But this one didn't.

So you can think and say what you will about this record being caught on Powerbait instead of a fly or crank bait but the simple fact is that these are only fish in the end... and it is just fishing... the playing field is once again leveled and hope is renew in the novice that it could happen to anyone.

Great story... Congrats to Scott and his friends.

I watched those videos several times now and they keep getting better! No matter the method (except dynamite) that was a great feat and has to be an incredible feeling for Scott. Yet again, it doesn't take a high $$$$ outfit and special tackle to catch a monster trout. (Please don't tell my wife that though!)

"Where there is smoke there is fire!".......really makes you wonder how many other big fatties like that may be lurking in the waters of Taney!

[Leonard]

Yea come fish with us at night not sure what happen it must have been the Taneycomo Man Eating Squid.

Its not the big squids you got to worry about.. its those dang attack BEAVERS!!

[Don]

Awesome fish Scott.

Congratulations!

[Gatorjet]

Congratulations Scott! A fish of a lifetime. That is part of the greatness of Taneycomo, when you hook a fish it could be a monster trophy anytime. That had to be the one that Nick broke off in that area last February during R.A.W. LOL

[ColdWaterFshr]

Awesome catch. Very happy for the guy, and happy for the Lilley's that it was caught out of their place and on one of their rods too!

[Phil Lilley]

Here's the 25 pound brown that was caught in '08 on powerbait.

[Gavin]

Incredible catch! Good for Scott...seems like Phil has a great spot on the lake...Will have to take the girls down once they are old enough to cast & reel.