Missouri's next record brown trout

[MoCarp]

4 minutes ago, Deadstream said:

So 20+ year old stories.  Don't bother and get well.....

No just moved ..,been like 2013 since I got injured and got out of the hospital, still been far too long...have more than a few buddies that want me fishing again... every now and then I clean reels and go through gear.. forgetting how much I have or an old plug that needs to retire ( have so very old devils horses  Spence scouts ) I have had since I was a kid... even found some pearl yellow puddle jumpers, don’t think they make them anymore in that color, they where killer on Stockton on smallies, but caught everything 

[Seth]

42 minutes ago, MoCarp said:

Have not lived there since 99 I’ll try n take pics on the wall they hang on now, my big northern wasn’t mounted then, stopped mounting fish and started releasing them, lunkers are to valuable to catch just once even walleyes, 

Ever heard of this thing called a replica? No reason to kill a big fish at all these days if you can help it. Has it been so long since you have fished that replicas weren't even a thing yet?

What kind of injury did you sustain that prevents you from getting out and fishing at all? I've seen some pretty crippled up people who still manage to get out and fish.

[MoCarp]

17 minutes ago, Seth said:

Ever heard of this thing called a replica? No reason to kill a big fish at all these days if you can help it. Has it been so long since you have fished that replicas weren't even a thing yet?

What kind of injury did you sustain that prevents you from getting out and fishing at all? I've seen some pretty crippled up people who still manage to get out and fish.

Yes replicas have been around a long time...many 10 pound rep bass is on the wall for dudes that caught 8s with long arms...have released some fish I have not even photoed, 

i was in hospital 8 plus months could not walk for another 6

I separated a hip and developed complications, been thinking of getting a tank tred chair, but my biggest issue is at this point is stamina, bathroom availability, etc it’s not as easy as one would think,

Trust me when I tell you it’s tourture not fishing, my goal was to be retired and fishing everyday, 

but living vicariously through others is the next best thing and rewarding when I share how tos and those using the tips have success...fortunately I have been blessed with success and have caught many trophy fish of different species... but of all the species the hardes to catch true trophy sized are common carp,

stll love other kinds of fishing, and have seen many great fisheries go into decline for various reasons...don’t hear of giant walleyes any more ...fish in the mid to upper teens

Or the huge smallies that Stockton was known for, some places are better, but don’t share those but with close friends who can keep secrets, perhaps this is the year I can get out, at least for a bit

[MoCarp]

5 minutes ago, Deadstream said:

Waaaaa..  Floss that tooth of yours.   I spent a year in the chair myself.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Still have all my teeth, thanks

would not wish bad health on anyone

[Deadstream]

32 minutes ago, MoCarp said:

would not wish bad health on anyone

Never did.  Your words probably smell like your breath.      

[MoCarp]

1 hour ago, Deadstream said:

Never did.  Your words probably smell like your breath.      

Outsider like you gotta hate,

[Deadstream]

Outsider?    You win big boy.

[Seth]

17 hours ago, MoCarp said:

Yes replicas have been around a long time...many 10 pound rep bass is on the wall for dudes that caught 8s with long arms...have released some fish I have not even photoed, 

i was in hospital 8 plus months could not walk for another 6

I separated a hip and developed complications, been thinking of getting a tank tred chair, but my biggest issue is at this point is stamina, bathroom availability, etc it’s not as easy as one would think,

Trust me when I tell you it’s tourture not fishing, my goal was to be retired and fishing everyday, 

but living vicariously through others is the next best thing and rewarding when I share how tos and those using the tips have success...fortunately I have been blessed with success and have caught many trophy fish of different species... but of all the species the hardes to catch true trophy sized are common carp,

stll love other kinds of fishing, and have seen many great fisheries go into decline for various reasons...don’t hear of giant walleyes any more ...fish in the mid to upper teens

Or the huge smallies that Stockton was known for, some places are better, but don’t share those but with close friends who can keep secrets, perhaps this is the year I can get out, at least for a bit

Awww man, I am sorry to hear about that. The thought of not being able to fish  would be very difficult for me to handle. I truly hope you are able to get back out there and wet a line one day soon.

[Phil Lilley]

Disappointed this topic took a turn to the nasty side.  And by some who have been on here for a lot of years - and should know better.

The ice is getting thin... spring is almost here.

Now knock it off.

[Phil Lilley]

Deleted the tampon posts... started to delete more but I wouldn't know where to stop.