One man's opinion!

[Phil Lilley]

Just read this topic... kinda getting back slowly.

OA started as a trout site back in 1997. I reported on Taneycomo, wrote articles for this lake and such. Then I wanted to branch out a bit and tried to get reports from our guides as well as marinas on TR- if you've ever tried to call a marina for a report, you'll understand when I say that's a tough job- getting any detailed info from them. Most reports you read on even guides sites are general in nature but that's bass fishing... esp during the dog days of summer. But I tried. Bill Babler has helped emincely, reporting and writing articles. Bull Shoals was, and continues to be the hardest to get information on.

Then several years ago, the we added the White and Norfork Tailwaters- then the Current, Eleven Point and North Fork of the White. REports and articles by Sam Potter, Brian Sloss and Brian Wise.

The key was details and consistency. They did a great job.

Then the forum in Nov, 2005. Had no idea what to do with it... I knew if I added all the other lakes, river and streams, OA would be lacking in maps and articles. But this isn't a short termed deal. I look to keep adding information on all waters AND am always open to ideas.

Dutch- you're always welcome to give your opinion and it will be respected. Trout fishing does dominate the forum mainly bacause of it's beginnings. I'm promoting the forum at Lake of the Ozarks, Truman, Grand and Stockton hoping to add more bass fishermen. But I believe I have more forum competitors in the bass fishing world.

Thanks!

[gonefishin]

I think this post was just a drive by bashing.