Southwestern Missouri Smallmouth Alliance

[KCRIVERRAT]

Jeez... time for us tobacco chewin', cigar smoking, whiskey drinking, beer guzzlin', Bible thumpers to get together for a... heck what would you call it, a retreat or a fishin' trip?

[Gary Lange]

Winter is getting long on all the boards I visit. Now I know why I fished year round in the rivers in Illinois. Saved me from being bored and kept me a lot thinner.

[Guest]

You guys spend way too much time on the internet.

[ness]

You guys spend way too much time on the internet.

If I recall correctly, you're a newlywed. Just give it time...just give it time.

[Wayne SW/MO]

Newly what??

[Guest]

If I recall correctly, you're a newlywed. Just give it time...just give it time.

Good point.

[drew03cmc]

You mean like these guys?

:D:D:D:D:D:D

Ronnie, my name is Andy afterall...I guess that shoe fits, but I preferred Barney.

What makes me laugh is how people tried to say that it was not spam to post the same darn thing 13x in 13x different subforums. That is the definition of spam. Also, I believe someone said that money was not the objective, but rather to start a chapter of MSA...how do you start a chapter without money from new members of the new chapter? I guess you do it with well wishes and what not.

[drew03cmc]

Also, just to add, I am in support of the MSA's mission in SW MO, but I hope they can focus predominantly on the Neosho smallmouth in that part of the state, rather than streams like the Niangua and what have you. If I lived in an area where attending the meetings was a simple affair, I would join and be a very vocal member.

What are the MSA's plans to protect the Neosho smallmouth?

[Gary Lange]

Andy, It is up to the MDC to do whatever it can to protect the Native Smallmouths. The MSA will work with the MDC in whatever capacity it can to assist them in this endeavor. The Spotted Bass was introduced into those streams some 50 years ago so management will be difficult. Then also if Global warming is what it is the streams will warm and loose the Smallmouths which need cooler water.

Andy, Also the MSA is and all volunteer organization which is funded by membership and fund raising events such as the Bronzeback Bash that is taking place in Kirkwood, Mo. on March 13, 2010. It is pretty much member funded and any work that gets done is done by members who volunteer to do the work such as the cleanups and the work done by Stream Team 509.

The Southwestern Chapter was started by a desire for an MSA Chapter in Springfield, Mo. It didn't take any money all it took was people like myself that volunteer to do some work and other joined in. We are already about 8-10 strong and will hopefully grow. The more members the more funds available for projects so we will see what we can get done. Clean ups in area streams doesn't take much but some garbage bags and elbow grease but it helps the environment. It will be and adventure for sure and I hope some young people come on board to carry on the fight or both the Smallmouth and the Trout will suffer at the hands of those that don't care.

[Chief Grey Bear]

The Spotted Bass was introduced into those streams some 50 years ago so management will be difficult.

Can you share your data on that?