What Do I Do Now?

[Tangamanga]

When I first joined this blog, I mentioned that I was a beginner angler. I got some very helpful advice from some of you and I'm very thankful for that. I did get a couple of chances to go bank fishing this summer. Now the fall is here and I don't know what to do now. As I mentioned before I'm new to the Springfield area and I'm always open to any suggestions. I want to continue practicing and improving my fishing technique. Can anyone suggest something for me?

Thank you.

[cnr]

Sure. Trout fishing is good all year.

[Feathers and Fins]

Taneycomo, BIG BROWNS.

Crappie on LOZ, TABLEROCK AND BEAVER

Walleye on the Kings ,White river below beaver and Bull Shoals.

Stripers and Hybrids will be biting.

Fall in the OZARKS for fishermen is a confusing time as to what to chase but also one of the best times to catch many species.

[Tangamanga]

Feathers and fins

Thank you for the info. But I don't have a boat or kayak to go fishing. Like I said before I'm new here in Springfield and I'm just getting started on the fishing thing. Can you recomend some good spots in Tablerock were I can do some bank fishing? I don't know anyone that would go with me and show me, so I do everything on my own or with my 3 year old. Perhaps next season I will have the chance to go on a boat fishing.

Thanks again.

[Flysmallie]

Now that the weather is cooling off you should be able to do well fishing the bank at Fellows. Stockton also has a ton of good bank fishing available, much more than Table Rock.

[Feathers and Fins]

Taney you can fish from shore and lots of it by the dam, High odds of catching plenty of rainbows for the little one and if you are by yourself wading for Big browns and bows.

Crappie would be a little more difficult without a boat but still plausible working shore line and casting jigs on a bobber to brush piles and rock piles.

Walleye very possible where I mentioned from bank and Ronnie is spot on about Stockton

Stripers and Hybrids there are areas on Beaver Lake that offer shore anglers the opportunity.

The great thing about living here is the ability to within a short drive take advantage of those opportunities. To meet some of the OAF members Taney is a great place to meet them.

[fishinwrench]

Pick a fish species and learn all you can about them. Start a fishing logbook and keep after them every chance you get on any body of water that you have access to. The shortcuts and tricks you figure out on your own are the ones that truly build your confidence and understanding.

Specializing on one species at a time, and not giving up until you're confident that you can catch one regardless of the conditions or the season will better organize the learning process.

[Wayne SW/MO]

I agree with flysmallie about Fellows. The civilized side is long and with lots of access. You might want stay with weedless lures though. Any Texas rigged plastic, spinnerbaits, weedless jigs, etc should give you lots of options.

[Tangamanga]

I'm not too familiar with spinners and lures, so I use night crawlers. So far it has worked very good. I get a bite about 90% of the time. I'm learning as I go and the only advice that I get is from people in here and some from YouTube. I'm hoping one day I can meet someone that can become my friend and teach me more about this beautiful activity. If any of you ever bump into a tall latino man with a young boy, don't hesitate to approach me and say hello. I love this area of the country and I want to make lifetime friends. Once again thank you for all the advice and hope to meet you one day in the near future.

[Mitch f]

I'm with Wrench, start with picking what species you want to go after first, then maybe buy a couple of Bass Pro videos or books, and study. Of course on the job training works the best and is much more fun! If you don't have a boat, go to a place where you can rent one and try things out. At first you will be fumbling around with your gear like an amateur, then it will finally all come together and you will make the most of your time on the water. And most importantly, you really don't need to buy the most expensive gear to be a good fisherman!

Be patient..... await your own arrival, you're not in a race.