Stockton Fishing Report

[Frost1920]

Yeah, we were the only boat on the ramp not too long ago and here comes the MDC. They waited on the ramp for us to finish loading up and then, in the 30 degree weather, started digging through the livewell checking fish. Of course we were legal, but it was a suprise on a grey, cold, dreary day. I am glad those guys are out there, checking people. Keeps everyone on their toes. You never want to try to keep an "almost" fish. If its even a stretch, they go back. And just like fishin cricket said, I have kept a few largemouth too. Its not but once or twice a year, but I think knocking out a few will, overall, HELP the fish. How many of you guys caught 12 inch bass all day long last year? I for one, caught about 500 at least! I think, taking a few 15 inch fish home once or twice a year is probably not a bad thing and doesn't make me shudder in the least. Plus, after a few mins in some milk, a largemouth will feed my family just fine. I think I took home 4 last year. All together. And I fished 2-3 times a week from Feb. to Nov. Anyway, there's 2 more of my cents.

[panfisher]

Thank's Bob for offering to help me with coordinate's on my GPS . Called Humminbird changed a setting in Setup.Take's number's now.

[Stockton Lake Guide Service]

noted....I saw fish and shuddered.

Truth be known...walleye are more of a valuable recource here in the Ozarks than bass. They aren't as prolific here as their counterparts up north.

I release everything but let us NOT open the "catch and release debate" again. It is so dead. That horse is already being fed to the dogs.

Marty...

I have a link to both my email and my Facebook page on my OzarkAngler profile. Feel free to use either if you want to communicate with me in the future. It is all good.

Peace

Is that marty thing a joke or a mixup? I take out clients fishing, and if they catch fish they are allowed to keep them. I clean them for them in the most humane way I know how. While the fish is still alive,I take a really sharp knife and surgically cut all the meet off of their bones. The fish is then free to go back to the lake to gain weight.

Sorry, God put man over the animals, so we just need to make sure we do a great job at it.

May the force be with you

[binman]

JUST MY INPUT HERE I AM GOING TO KEEP EVERY LEGAL SIZE LIMIT OF CRAPPIE,WHITE BASS,AND WALLEYE I CATCH FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AND NEXT TIME I AM FISHING WITH BOB I WILL TAKE A PIC OF US RELEASING A WALLEYE IN TO HIS LIVE WELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT'S CATCH AND RELEASE.

[Ann]

I have a question, as I am quite new to the site. If this is a fishing site for people who love to fish, why attack each other about opinions? We all have the same goal, get fish into the boat. What a person chooses to do with it after that is up to them. I do understand and will practise catch and release, but that is my opinion. Another thing, why do people always have to bring God into a subject when they want to make themselves seem more right then another person? Think about all the animals that are on the "gointg extinct" list or those that are now extinct. Man has not been a very good stuart of animals. So if God put man over the fish, maybe we should take better care to make sure that my grandson will be able to have the same luck we all enjoy on these waters.

Now I am sure that being new, I will be critized for stating my opinion, but we are all out there because we enjoy fishing then coming back to our computers to talk about our adventures. Is it possible to do it without attacking each other?

[straw hat]

Ann; Well put. I couldn't agree with you more.

Bob;I feel like I owe you an apology. I agree with you fully on your recent comments about calling the sheriff's department. The only reason I brought up the event that happened to my wife and I was that if the law enforcement officer insists on taking your name you might reconsider. I would not want anyone to go through what happened to us. I do strongly agree with your earlier comments.

[Frost1920]

I have a question, as I am quite new to the site. If this is a fishing site for people who love to fish, why attack each other about opinions? We all have the same goal, get fish into the boat. What a person chooses to do with it after that is up to them. I do understand and will practise catch and release, but that is my opinion. Another thing, why do people always have to bring God into a subject when they want to make themselves seem more right then another person? Think about all the animals that are on the "gointg extinct" list or those that are now extinct. Man has not been a very good stuart of animals. So if God put man over the fish, maybe we should take better care to make sure that my grandson will be able to have the same luck we all enjoy on these waters.

Now I am sure that being new, I will be critized for stating my opinion, but we are all out there because we enjoy fishing then coming back to our computers to talk about our adventures. Is it possible to do it without attacking each other?

1.) practice. than not then. going. steward. criticized.

2.) Please proofread material before posting. Your opinions will have much more credibility if not poorly written.

3.) There is enough in this statement to write a 5 page response. Instead, I will just say this: "Yes. You are right. We are horrible horrible people. Fish feel pain. I am a bad person and the Holy Bible is just a book of fables." Does that make you feel better? Good. Now maybe this topic can get dropped and we can all concern ourselves with the good spring fishing that is coming!! I can't wait to bring home a livewell full of crappie and walleye! Oh wait.....I mean.... I can't wait to catch a release a cooler full of walleye and crappie! Wish the weather would just cooperate!...

[Ann]

My question was not whether or not you are smarter than a 5th grader.

[Frost1920]

My question was not whether or not you are smarter than a 5th grader.

Just wanted to say that I did read this and will not respond.

Enjoy your time here on this beautiful lake and good luck this year.

[FishinCricket]

1.) practice. than not then. going. steward. criticized.

2.) Please proofread material before posting. Your opinions will have much more credibility if not poorly written.

3.) There is enough in this statement to write a 5 page response. Instead, I will just say this: "Yes. You are right. We are horrible horrible people. Fish feel pain. I am a bad person and the Holy Bible is just a book of fables." Does that make you feel better? Good. Now maybe this topic can get dropped and we can all concern ourselves with the good spring fishing that is coming!! I can't wait to bring home a livewell full of crappie and walleye! Oh wait.....I mean.... I can't wait to catch a release a cooler full of walleye and crappie! Wish the weather would just cooperate!...

lol, okay, lemme try this..

1.) You knew what she meant, didn't you? Spelling/grammar aside, Ann's point wasn't lost on you, was it? (did I use too many commas in that sentence? Sorry)

2.) I absolively positutely refuse, sir/ma'am.. I think you are smart enough to figger what I'm sayin'.. 'Sides, it's tha Ozawks Angler Forums, not the University Anglers Forum, right? I ain't gotz no spellcheque on this hear iPhone thingy and fur the life of me I dunno how to spell everything...

3.) I agree .... hole.. harted.. lee.. When you wanna go? I got a boat...