Sneaking In Some Fishing

[Lucas K]

Im hoping to sneak down to Taney this afternoon before Valentines Day and the really cold weather this weekend gets here. Apparently its frowned upon to fish tomorrow according to the little woman. I hope I have good things to report this evening!

[duckydoty]

Well, how did you do?

I fished in the rain last night till about 8:30 down by the old KOA and caught about 35 before I could not feel my fingers anymore.

[Lucas K]

Well, I arrived at Branson rv park around 2 pm. I fished off of the dock closest to the 65 Bus Bridges. Casting out into the channel, I caught at least 8 rainbows all under 14 inches and 1 sucker. I was using air-injected nightcrawlers under a white powerbait egg on a #6 hook. I had many more bites than fish landed, It just seemed as though the fish were more concerned with jostling the bait, instead of ingesting it. All in all, It was alot of fun for less than 3 hours of fishing.

[Lucas K]

Ducky,

What were you using last night? Your my hero for sticking out out through that rain. It was nothing but a wet, snowy mess in Springfield last night. Alas, it all melted before noon today, so what do I have to complain about?

[duckydoty]

I was fly fishing, using a white mink sculpin. My buddy and I had the whole place to ourselves??????

[Lucas K]

I bet. I would like to get into the flyfishing side of things. I just need the know how and someone to teach me what the heck I'm doing.

[duckydoty]

Stop in the fly shop in Springfield and see if you can get some casting lessons. I'd be happy to spend an hour or two showing you a few pointers on the water.

[Lucas K]

Those guys are great, and I will be sure to take you up on that soon! Thank you!