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[Hog Wally]

1 minute ago, Chief Grey Bear said:

I figured you knew it was a generic you. 

But at any point, what was the response?

He didn't respond but he's a busy man this weekend with the doe season going on.   im sure he's tired of my whining anyway lol.  

[Chief Grey Bear]

Fascinating post. 

We've read countless posts over the years from STL7 about gigging and that there's no way possible to misidentify a Smallmouth while gigging. 

Until one of their own does it. Then it's no big deal. Just a part of the game. 

They want all gigging banned. Yet, go gigging themselves. 

Simply fascinating. 

[Hog Wally]

8 minutes ago, Chief Grey Bear said:

Fascinating post. 

We've read countless posts over the years from STL7 about gigging and that there's no way possible to misidentify a Smallmouth while gigging. 

Until one of their own does it. Then it's no big deal. Just a part of the game. 

They want all gigging banned. Yet, go gigging themselves. 

Simply fascinating. 

I didn't gig a smallmouth.  But ditto. I find you fascinating as well. 

[Wart 57]

19 minutes ago, Chief Grey Bear said:

Fascinating post. 

We've read countless posts over the years from STL7 about gigging and that there's no way possible to misidentify a Smallmouth while gigging. 

Until one of their own does it. Then it's no big deal. Just a part of the game. 

They want all gigging banned. Yet, go gigging themselves. 

Simply fascinating. 

I was kind of wandering how fast those Brownies swim off after you remove the gig from those gills.  

[Seth]

I've gigged plenty over the years and I can tell you one thing. There have been far more smallmouth killed in my boat due to being hooked in the gut or in the tongue than there ever has from being gigged. I guess for the sake of the fish, MDC should ban all recreational fishing so we don't wipe the poor things out!

[Smalliebigs]

1 hour ago, Seth said:

I've gigged plenty over the years and I can tell you one thing. There have been far more smallmouth killed in my boat due to being hooked in the gut or in the tongue than there ever has from being gigged. I guess for the sake of the fish, MDC should ban all recreational fishing so we don't wipe the poor things out!

Well there is a reason why streams in Missouri just don't produce 19+ Smallies very often....see states like Indiana who regulate the very small amount of gigging allowed on a few watersheds. Streams like the Tippecanoe are full of 19 and 20's.

Missouri is what it is and it isn't going to ban gigging so don't worry.....traditions are thick in this here state.

You just have to be used to smaller fish here  and there are many reasons why.

People who covet bigger fish like me know you have to go to other states and that's what we do. That is where my money will go when I want a better fishing opportunity.

Do Missouri streams have the potential to grow big Smallies in greater numbers than what exist now??? I say yes only because I have fished other watersheds in other states that are not as fertile or as deep as most Ozark streams and they flat out produce big fish....obviously not the opinion of a MDC employee who has Alterior motives. Sorry but some of things that have been said to me and others about river Smallies from the agency are so absurd it hurts the brain.

Why isn't gigging allowed in the Red Ribbon areas of Missouri streams??

Really who cares??

 

 

 

[CityFishin]

Wait a minute, let me get this right....fish aren't biting so we go gig now? And on top of that we gig a smallie? What is this amateur hour. If ur gigging fish and not frogs your in the wrong sport. Go shoot some carp with a bow if you need to let some agression, there's no sport in standing naked after dark with ur 5 buddies in a two man boat stabbing fish keep that monkey dodo up on the big river.

[Smalliebigs]

19 minutes ago, CityFishin said:

Wait a minute, let me get this right....fish aren't biting so we go gig now? And on top of that we gig a smallie? What is this amateur hour. If ur gigging fish and not frogs your in the wrong sport. Go shoot some carp with a bow if you need to let some agression, there's no sport in standing naked after dark with ur 5 buddies in a two man boat stabbing fish keep that monkey dodo up on the big river.

Standing naked after dark with ur 5 buddies in a two man boat???....kinda sounds like a George Michael song.

I don't recall anyone saying "The fish aren't biting so we go gig now" ...hmmm

The bottom line is some people have a much better skill set for gigging than others....dexterity and eyesight help.

My Uncle will only hit the suckers and Redhorse in the head of the fish 98% of the time...it's amazing.

People who are new to gigging....not so much.

City Fishin you do realize gigging is a time honored tradition in Missouri?? Really I think you are being tounge and cheek because I think you spear fish in Ark.

[Wart 57]

28 minutes ago, Smalliebigs said:

Standing naked after dark with ur 5 buddies in a two man boat???....kinda sounds like a George Michael song.

I don't recall anyone saying "The fish aren't biting so we go gig now" ...hmmm

The bottom line is some people have a much better skill set for gigging than others....dexterity and eyesight help.

My Uncle will only hit the suckers and Redhorse in the head of the fish 98% of the time...it's amazing.

People who are new to gigging....not so much.

City Fishin you do realize gigging is a time honored tradition in Missouri?? Really I think you are being tounge and cheek because I think you spear fish in Ark.

I like the Carp idea and let the Smallies Go

[Hog Wally]

I've gigged for 30 years.  It is a tradition for a lot of us.  I will gig every chance I get. I haven't stuck anything but suckers in the last 15 years    If you've never gigged you just wouldn't understand any of these conversations I guess