Tim Smith Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 Still glad to shuttle you as long as you can "squeal like a pig, boy" I've seen some creative marketing in my time...but this one might take the cake.
ozark trout fisher Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 Seems no one told you all that it's deer season, so it's quite possible to spend the weekend actually doing stuff outdoors, which I do believe is the general idea behind this forum. Speaking of the original topic of this thread, Missouri is indeed blessed and we're lucky to have all the public land in the southern part of the state to allow us to enjoy so much of it. I spent the weekend down in the south-central part of the state, about half the time deer hunting (saw a couple including a nice buck, but didn't get any shots) and the other half fly fishing a beautiful little tributary of the Current. Such amazing country down there. When I moved to Missouri, I couldn't have possibly imagined there would be anything like this here.
Outside Bend Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 I've seen some creative marketing in my time...but this one might take the cake. Makes one wonder what goes on in the Dead Drift Fly Shop after hours.... <{{{><
Mitch f Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 I've seen some creative marketing in my time...but this one might take the cake. :) "Honor is a man's gift to himself" Rob Roy McGregor
Mitch f Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 Seems no one told you all that it's deer season, so it's quite possible to spend the weekend actually doing stuff outdoors, which I do believe is the general idea behind this forum. Speaking of the original topic of this thread, Missouri is indeed blessed and we're lucky to have all the public land in the southern part of the state to allow us to enjoy so much of it. I spent the weekend down in the south-central part of the state, about half the time deer hunting (saw a couple including a nice buck, but didn't get any shots) and the other half fly fishing a beautiful little tributary of the Current. Such amazing country down there. When I moved to Missouri, I couldn't have possibly imagined there would be anything like this here. Done shot my deer already "Honor is a man's gift to himself" Rob Roy McGregor
Outside Bend Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 I guess I see it from a couple different angles. Missouri is blessed with its aquatic resources. Within a little more than an hour's drive I can be fishing for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass, white crappie, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, rock bass, bluegill, white bass, common carp, silver carp, freshwater drum, walleye, sauger, and a handful of other game species. And be doing it on some of the prettiest water you'll find anywhere. For the most part I believe our waters are well managed. Sure there's room for improvement at the margins, but for the most part MDC makes opportunities available for meat anglers, gear guys, fly guys, bowfishing guys, atlatl guys- they're overall pretty accommodating. You have wild trout areas, moderately stocked trophy trout areas, and the heavily stocked trout parks. The different regulation regimes may be a hassle to some, but to me it's a way of maximizing opportunity to the greatest number of anglers. But although I love the Ozarks' game fishing opportunities, to me it's not what makes the region unique. Let's face it- you can find better fishing for smallmouth or walleye or muskies or trout elsewhere. But the ecosystem in our own backyard doesn't exist anywhere else on the planet. This is the only place on the planet you can find the Freckled Crayfish, the Missouri saddled darter, the Ozark hellbender, and a number of other species. The wooded uplands of the Missouri Ozarks produce a substantial number of the songbirds we see in our backyards- not just within the state, but within the entire midwest. That little old lady watching birds in Chicago or Memphis is likely looking at animals hatched near Salem and West Plains. The reality is that this is one of the most biologically diverse regions west of the Mississippi River. I guess my point is that while we should celebrate what we have, we shouldn't rest on our laurels. Our streams and other aquatic resources still have a lot of threats- sand and gravel mining, lead and natural gas exploitation, poor land use practices, losses in stream access, sewage/septic issues, etc. That we're happy where we are simply means we need to be vigilant to keep what we have. <{{{><
Tim Smith Posted November 14, 2011 Posted November 14, 2011 I guess I see it from a couple different angles. Missouri is blessed with its aquatic resources. Within a little more than an hour's drive I can be fishing for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass, white crappie, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, rock bass, bluegill, white bass, common carp, silver carp, freshwater drum, walleye, sauger, and a handful of other game species. And be doing it on some of the prettiest water you'll find anywhere. For the most part I believe our waters are well managed. Sure there's room for improvement at the margins, but for the most part MDC makes opportunities available for meat anglers, gear guys, fly guys, bowfishing guys, atlatl guys- they're overall pretty accommodating. You have wild trout areas, moderately stocked trophy trout areas, and the heavily stocked trout parks. The different regulation regimes may be a hassle to some, but to me it's a way of maximizing opportunity to the greatest number of anglers. But although I love the Ozarks' game fishing opportunities, to me it's not what makes the region unique. Let's face it- you can find better fishing for smallmouth or walleye or muskies or trout elsewhere. But the ecosystem in our own backyard doesn't exist anywhere else on the planet. This is the only place on the planet you can find the Freckled Crayfish, the Missouri saddled darter, the Ozark hellbender, and a number of other species. The wooded uplands of the Missouri Ozarks produce a substantial number of the songbirds we see in our backyards- not just within the state, but within the entire midwest. That little old lady watching birds in Chicago or Memphis is likely looking at animals hatched near Salem and West Plains. The reality is that this is one of the most biologically diverse regions west of the Mississippi River. I guess my point is that while we should celebrate what we have, we shouldn't rest on our laurels. Our streams and other aquatic resources still have a lot of threats- sand and gravel mining, lead and natural gas exploitation, poor land use practices, losses in stream access, sewage/septic issues, etc. That we're happy where we are simply means we need to be vigilant to keep what we have. What a stinking pile of logic and well reasoned observation. Go back, add some invective and politically-motivated name calling so you can be taken seriously. We got standards around here you know.
Feathers and Fins Posted November 14, 2011 Posted November 14, 2011 I guess I see it from a couple different angles. Missouri is blessed with its aquatic resources. Within a little more than an hour's drive I can be fishing for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass, white crappie, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, rock bass, bluegill, white bass, common carp, silver carp, freshwater drum, walleye, sauger, and a handful of other game species. And be doing it on some of the prettiest water you'll find anywhere. For the most part I believe our waters are well managed. Sure there's room for improvement at the margins, but for the most part MDC makes opportunities available for meat anglers, gear guys, fly guys, bowfishing guys, atlatl guys- they're overall pretty accommodating. You have wild trout areas, moderately stocked trophy trout areas, and the heavily stocked trout parks. The different regulation regimes may be a hassle to some, but to me it's a way of maximizing opportunity to the greatest number of anglers. But although I love the Ozarks' game fishing opportunities, to me it's not what makes the region unique. Let's face it- you can find better fishing for smallmouth or walleye or muskies or trout elsewhere. But the ecosystem in our own backyard doesn't exist anywhere else on the planet. This is the only place on the planet you can find the Freckled Crayfish, the Missouri saddled darter, the Ozark hellbender, and a number of other species. The wooded uplands of the Missouri Ozarks produce a substantial number of the songbirds we see in our backyards- not just within the state, but within the entire midwest. That little old lady watching birds in Chicago or Memphis is likely looking at animals hatched near Salem and West Plains. The reality is that this is one of the most biologically diverse regions west of the Mississippi River. I guess my point is that while we should celebrate what we have, we shouldn't rest on our laurels. Our streams and other aquatic resources still have a lot of threats- sand and gravel mining, lead and natural gas exploitation, poor land use practices, losses in stream access, sewage/septic issues, etc. That we're happy where we are simply means we need to be vigilant to keep what we have. You left out all the hunting. Heck all one has to do is download the KMZ file for google earth on the MDC site to see just how blessed we are. Now if we can only get a couple lakes down here stocked with Pike. Or better yet stock a few stripers and Musky in Taney with a slot for keeping say 40'' or bigger evertything else is Release only, Think of the size they would get in there and the potential for records. Not saying stock alot but just enough to give people a shot at one. hehe https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beaver-Lake-Arkansas-Fishing-Report/745541178798856
Outside Bend Posted November 14, 2011 Posted November 14, 2011 You left out all the hunting. Heck all one has to do is download the KMZ file for google earth on the MDC site to see just how blessed we are. Now if we can only get a couple lakes down here stocked with Pike. Or better yet stock a few stripers and Musky in Taney with a slot for keeping say 40'' or bigger evertything else is Release only, Think of the size they would get in there and the potential for records. Not saying stock alot but just enough to give people a shot at one. hehe True, Missouri's state and federal lands are fantastic for hunting deer, turkey, and a number of other species. But my point was there's a whole ton of non-game critters out there that make this region truly unique, unlike any other ecosystem on the planet. I've wondered myself whether some of the Ozark's coolwater streams wouldn't be ideal for other species, but to me MDC's struck an adequate balance between native and non-native sportfish species. <{{{><
Guest TLewis74 Posted November 14, 2011 Posted November 14, 2011 Still glad to shuttle you as long as you can "squeal like a pig, boy" Gross, God I hate Fudgepackers. Like I said before, WEIRDOS !!!!! God, help this nation and this forum, for that matter.
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