East Gate to Rt. 66 canoe rental 10/21-10/23

[mzrealfish]

So 2 of my friends joined me this weekend for a float trip.  Neither had ever canoed a river in Missouri.

 

Fishing was pretty slow overall but I caught the largest bass I have ever caught on a river.  my cooler has a 20 inch  tape measureon top of it.  There is an additional 1 inch of cooler lid on each side.  This bass hung an inch over each side.  He was on the backside of a fallen tree and had a 2nd bass, almost as big trying to eat the jig out of the corner of his mouth . 

 

We fished mostly with jig n craw.  Combined we caught 12 largemouth, 14 smallmouth and about 12 goggle eyes.

 

I apologize for  sucking at taking good pictures.

[Greasy B]

That's a tough stretch of river this time of the year, you did well. 

[2sheds]

Great Day !

Thanks for sharing.

Let's take care of this river (one of my favorites).

[mzrealfish]

Sorry for not smiling in my selfie.  my buddies are all making fun of me.

 

They are all un-invited from my next river trip so I'm looking for new friends.  sign-up list to follow soon.

[mzrealfish]

Also, just got access to this photo.

 

The Royal Debacle strikes again.  1st time I've ever been called a tree hugger.  There goes my political career.