Members FredS Posted September 28, 2011 Members Share Posted September 28, 2011 New guy here - new to this forum and to fly fishing MO trout. I'm traveling to Tulsa for business this Friday (09/30/11), and want to spend the day Saturday fishing my way back to my home in Lee's Summit. I'm not a new fisherman per se (I can read a creak, river, pond), I'm just not the best fly flinger in the world. Would you recommend Capps or Crane Creek for a new guy. I won't leave Tulsa until Sat morning so it would be around 8a by the time I could hit the water at Capps, maybe an hour later for Crane, but I plan to fish all day. I've read all the reports and reviews so I have a good idea of what flies to take out, I'm just not sure where to start. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Grey Bear Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I would hit Crane just on the fact that Capp's has not had a stocking since early last March. Chief Grey Bear Living is dangerous to your health Owner Ozark Fishing Expeditions Co-Owner, Chief Executive Product Development Team Jerm Werm Executive Pro Staff Team Agnew Executive Pro Staff Paul Dallas Productions Executive Pro Staff Team Heddon, River Division Chief Primary Consultant Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Executive Vice President Ronnie Moore Outdoors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 X2 If fishing was easy it would be called catching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron J Scott Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Okay, take this with a grain of salt, because I myself have yet to land a McCloud on Crane, but I would opt to stop in Crane. Capps can be a lot of fun, but likely the other guys said, it's going to be really tough right now--tougher than it typically is. It's more of a put-and-take fishery, and it's been a while since they've been "put." You might consider just doing some recon on Crane. I might be out there Saturday morning, so if you see a tall lanky guy not catching fish, give me a shout. I drive a blue Prius with trouty stickers on the back glass. Save Scratch, Raise Cash. Fish Itch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSBreth Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Both are smaller than you think they are - but Crane is more worth the effort drive over and see. It's a little gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Ok, I'll go against the others on this one. Go for Capps. I fished it last week and while I only landed one brown you will have cover and darker water on your side. I agree that Crane is a gem, but the trout being native are a LOT more spooky than Capps IMO. Both are low right now, and Chief I think is right about the stocking at Capps. However I do think they stocked Capps with browns this summer and there should still be some in there I would think. Hey, it's just my take though. What a choice though!! "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyO Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 From Tulsa to Lee's Summit. Wouldn't the Roaring River be closer? I know it isn't the same as Crane, but, it would be closer. (I think). Hey! Don't laugh, I'm just throwing out options. DaddyO We all make decisions; but, in the end, our decisions make us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKFlyFisher44 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I would definitely pick Crane over Capps this time of year. Awesome creek. I'm with Phil though, Roaring River should be closer and easier fishing overall. The hopper fishing should be outstanding still on RR. Just a thought.... Chance ...I'm haunted in my dreams of waters I have yet to fish and trout I have yet to catch... Chasing the Dream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FredS Posted September 29, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks for all the info guys. I suppose Roaring River could be on the way from Tulsa to Lees Summit, but I usually hot-foot it from Tulsa to Joplin on I-44 and the smaller creeks are closer to Joplin. It's all a moot point now as my trip got canceled. No worries though - there's plenty of water here at home. No trout of course, but plenty of bass, crappie and bluegills coming to the fly now that the weather is cooling down. Thanks again folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne SW/MO Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 From Tulsa to Lee's Summit. Wouldn't the Roaring River be closer? I know it isn't the same as Crane, but, it would be closer. (I think). Hey! Don't laugh, I'm just throwing out options. I was thinking the same thing! It won't be crowded and there will be lots of fish. You also don't need waders. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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