It Just Makes You Giggle...

[Wayne SW/MO]

I haven't found a need for many of the newer patterns on the upper Taney. Simple scuds, soft hackles, HE and G gnats make up most of what I throw. The Black Ghost was a great bass streamer, and probably still is if I would just tie it on.

[Mitch f]

The HW still works. But, on the other hand, I guess some people need all the help they can get.

The fish aren't any smarter, just the manufactures and the salesmen.

Chief, You hit on a great point here. Why many don't people use tried and true lures anymore. My fishing arsenal gets smaller every year; not that I won't spend the money on new stuff and try new things, but I know what works. Without hijacking this thread, something else comes to mind about your comment fish aren't smarter. I've heard people make comments about fishing guides ruining lakes by having their clients fish live bait rigs, somehow educating the fish population to the point where they won't hit artificials anymore. This is completely crazy! like the fish dont eat live bait when there are no guides around.

[ozark trout fisher]

Chief, You hit on a great point here. Why many don't people use tried and true lures anymore. My fishing arsenal gets smaller every year; not that I won't spend the money on new stuff and try new things, but I know what works. Without hijacking this thread, something else comes to mind about your comment fish aren't smarter. I've heard people make comments about fishing guides ruining lakes by having their clients fish live bait rigs, somehow educating the fish population to the point where they won't hit artificials anymore. This is completely crazy! like the fish dont eat live bait when there's no guides around.

I am in total agreement. The old tried and true lures have stuck around for a reason. This isn't intentional, but pretty much all of the lures and flies that I use with any regularity have been around for quite a number of decades. Some would think that my fly and tackle boxes are far too simple and old fashioned, but when I do buy the newer, more expensive stuff I find it just sits uselessly at the bottom of the tackle box while I'm catching fish on Rebel Craws,Jitterbugs, and Rapalas. Or for fly fishing, Hare's Ears, Pheasant Tails, Woollies, and Ausable Wulffs. In all honestly years ago I learned to fish for bass from my Grandfather on my mothers side, to fly fish from my Grandfather on my father's side. I inherited most of their techniques that they learned goodness knows how many years ago, and they still work.

[Ham]

The HW still works. But, on the other hand, I guess some people need all the help they can get.

I'll take all the help I can get. Keep trolling though.

[Chief Grey Bear]

I'll take all the help I can get. Keep trolling though.

No trolling here. I ain't the one that dissed old plugs then in the same breath spoke of the great old style flys. But I commend you on the nice spin.

[Chief Grey Bear]

Sorry about the way this thead is getting hijacked Al. I guess I shouldn't have commeded you on using some old school tackle and spoke fondly of it myself. I had no idea that it would anger some.

[Chief Grey Bear]

Al,

Great story telling. I've had similar experiences on the Little Colorado River in eastern Arizona. But I envy you having a house nearby....i'm limited to a log cabin for a week.

A log cabin timeshare????

[Gavin]

Glad your having fun!.

[Chief Grey Bear]

Thanks buddy. I hope you are having fun too.

But on a serious note, I am not personally into timeshares but, I could see there being a market for a log cabin timeshare. Wouldn't you agree???