Does anyone have any good reports from Opening Weeken

[10pointer]

i catch alot of fish everyday but some days like this past week were great.

well it really does come down to light line and lures. I get poked fun at for using 1 lb even but ill tell ya what it catches fish. I carry a spool of each 1, 2, 3, and 4lb with me at all times and will switch them throughout the day depending on conditions. I start with 3 or 4 right off the bat at the siren incase of the big boys, but will switch to 1 or 2 right after that. Ive landed big ones on 1 and 2 but ive lost wayyy more than i could possibly imagine.

I change jigs constantly which most dont do but it really works well for me. I mostly use 1/64 or smaller but sometimes will go up to 1/32. The smaller the better and those only cast with 1 or 2 lb at most.

I think we may just be driving down that morning and coming back that night. I have a buddies 21st to go to so things are still kind of up in the air. If you guys ever see me down there shout me a holler. I usually got a loomis hat on and the rust colored vest.

we usually stay at reedscabins but this past week we stayed in licking at the country inn because reeds was full. We dont camp much because my dad hates the weather and has a bad back so a bed is all he will sleep in lol. the folks at reeds are great and i have quite a few pictures on their lunker boards every year. Its nice they will take a piture of your catch and give you a copy then put it up online. go check em out sometime art and kelly are great! www.reedscabins.com

I hope to see you guys down there, hopefully i can do well this year again!

jason

trout park fishing is to each his own, ill fish just as much outside of the park and near our home in colorado too. just wanted to throw that out there because i know some people arent fans of trout park fishin! If a streams got trout you can bet ill be after em!

[Kayser]

I will also be down there St. Paddy's Day weekend (if all goes as planned)- site 230. I'll be the kid about 6' with brown hair, and usually a "Here, Fishy Fishy" hat. Will try and stay outside the park during peak fish activity, and Fly Only and C&R during afternoons.

Rob

BTW- University of Missouri-Rolla has the biggest college St. Pat's celebration nationally, population of the town doubles. Just lettin ya know for the drive in.

[10pointer]

oh yes ive spent a few st.pattys days down there....too bad ill be fishing this year!

[mcp633]

Ooooooh, I forgot about Rolla, may have to detour. I guess I need to bring the green food coloring for my double fisting action.

[TroutFearMe]

Personally I don't need a holiday to drink BEER or even GREEN BEER but hell I will be drinking that weekend for no reason at all!!!!

[mcp633]

Me either. Ask my wife!

[brittsnbirds]

mcp633-

You never said you were a wanna be Irishman. You would think since I am Irish I wouldn't have to work a fricking Sobriety checkpoint on the 17th. Otherwise I would come down and show y'all how a trout rod tote'en Irishman get's it done.

Our Spring break is 4/9 thru 4/13. I'm thinking I may hit the Montauk sometime during the week. Maybe jump up to BSP on the way home. You down that way by chance? Still haven't talked with the war dept. yet.

[mcp633]

My bloodline runs deep in inbred mutts, however, my sister just married a real Dublin Irishman. It has been an eye opening experience.

I just might be down that way. I take a trip with a bunch of guys every year around that time, but I don't know if they've set a date yet or not. Let me know if you go, I'm on the way and can always clear the schedule for a day or two.

Kyle