Thinking About Going To Capps

[vacation]

I have been thinking about going to capps tomorrow b/c I have business in Monett, but have never been.

Does anyone think I'll catch fish throwing a 3/32 olive sculpin? I dont feel like fly fishing tomorrow so I'll have my spin cast.

OR, should I just skip it all together?

Thanks

[Chief Grey Bear]

I wouldn't skip it if you have never been there but, I wouldn't have very high expectations either. This hot summer will be butal on the few trout left in there. But go and get a good look at it. Think about it the images that will be burnt in your mind. Then come back in late Novemeber/early December and have a ball! And go ahead and work the spinning rod a little. There is always a chance at catching one. You may also luck into some smallmouth.

[Buzz]

Fish early and really work the fast water. The dam would be a good place to start then drive down to the lower parking area and work your way up or down. Upstream has some good fast runs that may produce in this heat. Capps can be hit or miss in the summer, but there are still fish in there. Downstream is your best chance to hook up with some smallmouth. If you make it down to where it flows into Shoal Creek the chances get even better.

[vacation]

Made it to capps about 2pm on saturday, very few people there, even in Jolly Mill area. I only caught suckers, but it sure was a relaxing stream, very gentle pasture and hills. Even if fishing was slow, the scenery was very nice.

ON a side note, I broke another ultra light rod at about 4 inches from the tip. I was not snagged or anything, it just broke on the cast. The manufacturer is Browning, I used to buy the cheapy bass pro ultra lights but after breaking about 10 of them over the last couple years, I "splurged" and bought the Browning and in less then a month it broke. QUESTIONS: Who makes a decent 5'6" ultra light rod that actually holds up??

[Phil Lilley]

You need to come see me!

[vacation]

Done deal Phil, thanks and see you when I get a chance--Jim

[ollie]

I was going to plug for Falcon!

[Hef]

I 2nd Falcon. I have about 10 or so of their rods and have had good luck with them.

[BackCastingGolfer]

Made it to capps about 2pm on saturday, very few people there, even in Jolly Mill area. I only caught suckers, but it sure was a relaxing stream, very gentle pasture and hills. Even if fishing was slow, the scenery was very nice.

ON a side note, I broke another ultra light rod at about 4 inches from the tip. I was not snagged or anything, it just broke on the cast. The manufacturer is Browning, I used to buy the cheapy bass pro ultra lights but after breaking about 10 of them over the last couple years, I "splurged" and bought the Browning and in less then a month it broke. QUESTIONS: Who makes a decent 5'6" ultra light rod that actually holds up??

I know this is an old thread but thought this would help explain the Browning rod breaking...Browning Fishing is Bass Pro...that would explain the broken rod.