Buzz Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 I hit the creek at about 2:30 and fished until 5:00. There were a few other fishermen up and down the creek, but I didn't notice anyone really slaying the fish. I really wanted to try out my new 3 pc. 5 wt. Okuma Cascade fly rod so I started off flinging a bunny bug in fast water. I had 3 really hard hits in deeper water but I wasn't able to get them stuck. Meanwhile there were a few fish busting the surface, but I couldn't see any sort of hatch so I tied on a Tan Zebra Midge and it was game on. In the next hour I managed to land 7 fish and jumped of at least that many.I moved upstream to a couple of other spots and caught 3 more from a couple of nice fast runs. I finished off the day in the same spot that I started and caught 2 more. Nothing really big, all fish were between 12" and 15" with the biggest being a nicely colored male. I relly enjoyed the new rod. You know how it is when you can just pick up a rod and everything just feels right? Great way to end the month. If fishing was easy it would be called catching.
ollie Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Great report Buzz! I thought about going today, but sounds like you beat me to it! I knew somebody from around here could catch fish there. "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek!
laker67 Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Well alright Buzz! You should offer your premier guide services in the future.
Chief Grey Bear Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Hey way to go there Buzz. After I called you I ended up going down stream to a spot that sees little action even though it is practicaly next to the road. I was able to nail 5 drifting in under the cut bank. Man did they hit with power and authority! With the heavy fog and snow on the ground, it would have made some classic pic's! I was really surpised to see that many fishermen out hitting Hickory. I saw 4 flyrodders and 2 spinners Sunday. Maybe they all read OAF! 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
denjac Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 And nobody busted their butt?? Dennis Boothe Joplin Mo. For a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." ~ Winston Churchill ~
fishgypsy Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Thanks for the report Denjac- would it be possible for you to post or PM me the recipe for the "bunny bug?" I'm not familiar with the pattern. Thanks! "I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handy www.fishgypsy.wordpress.com
Buzz Posted February 1, 2010 Author Posted February 1, 2010 Well alright Buzz! You should offer your premier guide services in the future. That's priceless. Hey way to go there Buzz. After I called you I ended up going down stream to a spot that sees little action even though it is practicaly next to the road. I was able to nail 5 drifting in under the cut bank. Man did they hit with power and authority! With the heavy fog and snow on the ground, it would have made some classic pic's! I was really surpised to see that many fishermen out hitting Hickory. I saw 4 flyrodders and 2 spinners Sunday. Maybe they all read OAF! You know I caught a few that were hanging out right under the banks too. Just outside of the faster water. And nobody busted their butt?? Not me anyway. At least not this trip. If fishing was easy it would be called catching.
Buzz Posted February 1, 2010 Author Posted February 1, 2010 Thanks for the report Denjac- would it be possible for you to post or PM me the recipe for the "bunny bug?" I'm not familiar with the pattern. Thanks! It's just a smaller version of the Bunny Leech. Here's a link http://www.hatchesmagazine.com/page/may2006/176 I tie a few on #8's for some of the smaller streams I fish. Buzz If fishing was easy it would be called catching.
denjac Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Thanks for the report Denjac- would it be possible for you to post or PM me the recipe for the "bunny bug?" I'm not familiar with the pattern. Thanks! I wouldnt have a clue. Ask Buzz. Dennis Boothe Joplin Mo. For a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." ~ Winston Churchill ~
fishgypsy Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Thanks Buzz, I appreciate it. Definitely something I'll have to work up for this spring! "I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handy www.fishgypsy.wordpress.com
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