Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted May 31, 2006 Root Admin Posted May 31, 2006 Floated from the Y bridge to McCord today... started about 10 am and fished most of the chuts and pools before the river was swallowed up by the lake. Then we paddled out. Fished exclusively jigs - 1/16th to 1/8th depending on the pools and speed of the water - in sculpin or brown/orange. Caught lots of blue gill, a couple of dozen gogs out of one pool and 20 or so small mouth bass- the pics are of most of the better ones. Didn't measure any- but 14-15 inches was the biggest probably. Great day- great weather. No one on the water except us and 2 other boats.
Danoinark Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 What a great looking day for your gang Phil. Those are some SWEET smallies....Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
damselfly Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 Phil, Great pics!!! I have a question, when you say you put in at the 'Y' bridge, are you talking about the access @Galena across from James River Outfitters? and where is McCord? The paddlers guide shows Galena as the last access before the lake.....how do you get to McCord? This looks like a nice section where a kayak might like to float..
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted June 1, 2006 Author Root Admin Posted June 1, 2006 http://ozarkanglers.com/james_river/maps/full.jpg http://ozarkanglers.com/james_river/maps/lower1.jpg http://ozarkanglers.com/james_river/maps/lower2.jpg Extend the road on to the water and that's where McCord is. There's actually a village there- McCord Bend Village. Pay $2 bucks per car. Can camp but no facilities. There's a boat ramp- a pretty good one. The lake's level is up past Blunk quite a ways so it's flat water thru Blunk to McCord. I'd consider putting in at Kerr and floating to Blunk next time- more moving water.
snagged in outlet 3 Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 Hi Phil. Looks like a great day. How far is Kerr to Blunk? Hours? Can you rent canoes in that area? Thanks. Snagged.
Flysmallie Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 Don't put in at Kerr. There are no fish between there and Galena Nice fish Phil, looks like you guys had a great time.
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted June 1, 2006 Author Root Admin Posted June 1, 2006 James River Outfitters just across the river from the access at the Y bridge. 417-357-1502
Members flydude Posted June 1, 2006 Members Posted June 1, 2006 That's it Flysmallie,.....Keep em' outa there till you take me fishin.
Flysmallie Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 That's it Flysmallie,.....Keep em' outa there till you take me fishin. I'll try to hold em off as long as I can. Of course you are eventually going to have to leave Texas if you want to go.
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