Report Sep 9-10

[BrianK]

Decided to stay closer to home and check out some new water rather than head down to the Current. Good info on previous threads. thanks

My 9 yo son and I fished 2 days down to LeadMine and the river and fishing was as nice as I was told. Yeah, access is a little challenging but I thought worth the effort. only saw 3 kayaks and 1 jetboat on Sat. no one on Sun. Weather perfect. Fish very cooperative.

The topwater bite was crazy until about 830 then again in the evening. Tried a baby torpedo for the first time instead of a spook and the fish liked it. Missed a few monster topwater hits and hooked but lost a very nice smallie. Looked to be in the 17" +/- range. Soft plastics, mainly 2" craws, produced all day.

I meant to keep track of #'s but lost track after about 2 fish.

Caught fish anywhere there was good looking water.

My fishing buddy (9yo) caught a nice 14 1/2" and he was pretty excited. All catch and release except a few gogs who donated themselves for dinner saturday pm. I'll try to attach pics.

bk

[Wayne SW/MO]

Sounds like a good time.

[Kicknbass]

Nice report. It sounds like you had a great day w/ your son. I have heard good things about the Niangua, but never have taken the time to explore that river. Maybe someday.

Thanks for the report.