Stclair Smallie's

[mreed81]

This forum is becoming reminiscent of arguments and bickering that I used to hear in high school. Female arguments at that.

[MOPanfisher]

Seems crazy to me that this started by Hog Wally showing off a few pics of nice smallmouth he caught, something he has done how many times in the past.  Kind of like throwing a rock at a stray cat every other day, then one day the rock hits the dam cat in the head and everyone loses their minds.  Keep showing he pics sir, I enjoy them.

[Wart 57]

Those fish are up and down that river not just in the St Clair area. Those brownies move more than you think they do but not this time of the year. Pick a stretch of that river from Times Beach up and learn it and fish it. You will be very surprised at what You will catch.  Great Resource and Please Catch & Release on those brown fish. 

[Brian Jones]

1 hour ago, MOPanfisher said:

Heck I think I still have a couple of the red/whites ones around.

Are they for sale????

[Phil Lilley]

I had no idea what a Midge Oreno was so I googled it.  This came up #2

 

 

[Chief Grey Bear]

8 hours ago, thewhitesnoop said:

My goal here is not to discredit Al. I know that would be impossible (not to mention unwarranted) since everyone on here takes his every word for the gospel. 

I wouldn't say everyone. 

[Chief Grey Bear]

9 hours ago, thewhitesnoop said:

C'mon Mitch, just because someone has a viewpoint or says something that you don't particularly care for or agree with you try to discredit them?

 

It's a lifestyle.

[fishinwrench]

57 minutes ago, MOPanfisher said:

Seems crazy to me that this started by Hog Wally showing off a few pics of nice smallmouth he caught, something he has done how many times in the past.  Kind of like throwing a rock at a stray cat every other day, then one day the rock hits the dam cat in the head and everyone loses their minds.  Keep showing he pics sir, I enjoy them.

Best analogy of 2017 so far.  ??

[thewhitesnoop]

13 steps to Missouri stream success and possible stardom:

1. Read all of Al Agnew's posts (soak up knowledge like a sponge)

2. See if Mitch will give you private crankbait fishing lessons

3. Stare for hours at Hog Wally's big smallmouth 

4. Hit the Meramec

5. Throw Midge Oreno

6. Throw HD craw

7. Bring a camera

8. Post pics and info (don't forget Facebook)

9. Thank everyone who helped you make it happen (don't forget your camera man). Sign autographs

10. Use your newly acquired status to get some sponsors

11. Sell out and hit the lake tournament trail

12. Throw HD craw around docks

13. Bassmaster Classic Baby!!

I know 12 steps is more traditional, but you can't take shortcuts to becoming an outstanding angler......well with the exception of step one

[Deadstream]

50 minutes ago, Phil Lilley said:

 

I had no idea what a Midge Oreno was so I googled it.

 

Same here. That post by Al was a good read.