Random Thoughts From One Crooked Cr. Float

[Dan Kreher]

Sweet fish but similar to many of the larger SMB I've caught over the years on several of rivers feeding the White (Kings, Crooked, Buffalo, North Fork White), these fish tend to be more slender in build than say larger fish caught on streams like the Gasconade and Meramec. Perhaps it's a different subspecies, perhaps it's due to certain environmental factors, who knows. But that is indeed one pretty fish nonetheless.

Definitely need to get Crooked back on the hit list if and when water conditions improve. Fish still there but floating not as much fun in low low water.

[Crooked Creek Angler]

Here's a picture of a CC smallmouth caught a few years ago on September 7th. Look lean to you?

Although I have caught my share of lean fish, there are many fat healthy ones too.

[Crooked Creek Angler]

P.S. The fish pictured in the previous post was photographed and quickly release. I expect it may be even fatter today....

[Dan Kreher]

I'd say it's "leaning" in the direction of 5 lbs. Heading down to Kings and Crooked next weekend. Can't wait.