Members burton brown Posted August 17, 2015 Members Share Posted August 17, 2015 Hey everybody, I am planing to take a whack at blue springs sometime around the end of August or the first week of September and was wondering where would be a good spot to get to the creek? I haven't been over that way but from what scouting I have done on google maps I can't seem to find a real good spot to park and access the stream. Also, I plan to bring some copper johns, a few assorted nymphs, and some small wooly buggers in olive and black. Anything else I should try? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Just my two cents.... 1. If it is a hot day in August or September... go somewhere else. Not because the fishing is bad, but the heat can really stress out the fish. If you do go... try to release them in the water if possible. 2. I think scuds work the best, but whatever you use, go SMALL. 3. Stealth is probably more important then the fly. Good Luck MIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burton brown Posted August 17, 2015 Author Members Share Posted August 17, 2015 Hey thanks mic, I will have to bring some scuds along also. I am firm believer in keeping them wet, the safety of the fish is my main concern so if it too warm I'll just try later in the fall. I just thought it would be nice to get out before bow season starts taking up to much of my free time. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Go or not... try some winter fishing there after deer season. Some of my best days there have been on warm sunny days with snow melting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moguy1973 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 There's a couple parking spots along Hwy N and off the road that leads to the Meramec access. https://extra.mdc.mo.gov/documents/area_brochures/8405map.pdf -- JimIf people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles. -- Doug Larson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burton brown Posted August 17, 2015 Author Members Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thanks moguy1973 I hadn't seen that map before, that is super helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barclay Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Burton, what the others have said I agree with completely. It's a very special little creek and I know that you appreciate that. It's worth the time and effort to explore but it'll humble you. Small subsurface is the way to go. And be careful if it's any kind of hunting season. I've been shot at a few times. (by the way, it's good to see you over here!) Chris Chris St. Louis, MOcbarclayflyrods.combreambum.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tanvat Posted August 18, 2015 Members Share Posted August 18, 2015 I agree with the suggestions already given. I'd just add that if the water is not high, its worth it to throw few #14-#16 generic dries like an Elk Hair caddis, little terrestrials, etc. up at the head of pools where a riffle comes in. I've had nice days fishing dries on BSP and the other wild trout creeks. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burton brown Posted August 18, 2015 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2015 Hey nice to see you again Chris. Haha. I've heard that BSP can be a tough stream, but I couldn't imagine anything being more rewarding than catching a true wild trout here in Missouri. Thanks for the advice tanvat, I've heard of guys hearing shots that were a little to close for comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Tough is an understatement. Its not an easy stream to fish. My hunting property is across the road from it, and there arent the brightest of people around at times. This past Feb when I was down there, there was also some stray dogs running about freely. "When you do things right, people wont be sure you've done anything at all." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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