Members Urban Angler Posted May 2, 2007 Members Posted May 2, 2007 Hey fella's, I'm moving to west plains soon from Indianapolis IN.My wife took a new job there . She's there already I'm comming with the kids as soon as school lets out. I fish the creeks and rivers of central Indiana for smallmouth. (19" smallmouth in the middle of downtown Indanapolis!!!)I fly fish and spin fish both depending on conditions. I would like to learn more about Trout fishing, I haven't fished for trout much so I have a grasp on the basics but could use some tutoring. I also would apreciate any information on where to fish for smallies. See you mid June. Urban Angler. P.S. I guess I'll have to come up with a new screen name.
Terry Beeson Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 Indy to West Plains? Can you say "CULTURE SHOCK!!?" For sure you will be around some fine trout fishing. Be sure to check in with Brian Wise who is not far from WP and there are a few others on here in the area. You'll want to take at least one trip down the road about half hour to Mammoth Spring, AR and check out the Spring River. My wife use to be a nurse at the hospital in WP. I got my tatoo in WP. Porter Wagoner is from WP... What more can you ask for in a town? (BTW... Don't ask anyone in WP what they think of Porter Wagoner... ) TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
Crippled Caddis Posted May 3, 2007 Posted May 3, 2007 Terry wrote: <You'll want to take at least one trip down the road about half hour to Mammoth Spring, AR and check out the Spring River.> Most people concentrate on the trout fishing in the Spring river but Terry is on the mark. There are some HUGE Smallies ( and Spots & Largemouth!) in the Spring. The lower river below the trout water is almost completely ignored except by locals who are 'in the know'. I had a report of a Tiger-Muskie today that the guide telling me about it thought might be a world record. Looks like I may yet get to exercise that telephone pole I built for big fish! CC "You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in their struggle for independence." ---Charles Austin Beard
cwc87 Posted May 4, 2007 Posted May 4, 2007 Hey welcome to southern Mo. West Plains has many surrounding fishing opportunities. A good friend of my is Conservation Agent (Gerald) that has family there. He can put or point you in right direction. However, get your licenses 'cause he will check ya! Good Luck and tight lines.
Members Urban Angler Posted May 5, 2007 Author Members Posted May 5, 2007 I got my licence when I was there 3 weeks ago the year long out of state was cheaper than the week long. I couldn't get a local licence because I don't have an address yet. Urban Angler
snagged in outlet 3 Posted May 6, 2007 Posted May 6, 2007 Okay, I may step in it here but, "I got my tattoo in WP"?????????????? I don't think I need to say another word. Snagged.
Gavin Posted May 6, 2007 Posted May 6, 2007 West Plains aint much to write home about, even when compared to a town as lame as Indianapolis! Your gonna be stuck in the deep dark heart of the Ozarks, but youll fit in pretty well if you start dressing the entire family in Mossy Oak Camo and learn to talk like that feller that nobody can understand on King of the Hill. Good fishing nearby though.
Terry Beeson Posted May 6, 2007 Posted May 6, 2007 "Dang ol' Boomhauer, man, tell you 'bout myself woowee turn ons ladies and back seats man sunsets fast cars man, yup love that CK1 like catnip, turn-offs uhuh women golfers man love that Bob Dylan like a rolling stone what'd he say, brief man myself yup dang ol' internet man. Go www.click click click naked chicks yup that's all me man uhuh..." Hank: "Just kill me now..." Hey, SIO3, you'd be surprised... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
snagged in outlet 3 Posted May 6, 2007 Posted May 6, 2007 After reading that, nothing would surprize me. I have no idea what any of that means and I'm glad I don't. SIO3. BTW if it wasn't for WP I'd have to wait and stop in Gamaliel, my mom's family's home town. I don't know what they're talking about half the time either.
Terry Beeson Posted May 7, 2007 Posted May 7, 2007 Hey... It's Boomhaer... You're not suppose to understand it... Well, my wife grew up in Viola, AR and I know what you mean... even though I grew up with the same type folks... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
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