Taneycomo Birthday Trip 8/16-8/23

[Ryan Miloshewski]

Had another great week on Taneycomo for my birthday. We hammered fish every day and every way possible, really. Nymphs, midges, streamers, jerkbaits, crawlers, megaworms, jigs, day and night--you name it, we caught 'em on it. Had around 10 people down throughout the week and we landed 11 fish over 20-inches. The size of the rainbows is truly remarkable right now. Stayed at Steve Dickey's place, which if you are looking for a place to stay, it is top notch. Good location and great space. Fished with Duane with my grandpa Wednesday night and Chuck on Thursday morning. 

Gramps had the hot hand, landing three fish over 20-inches and losing two more that were big. He caught two on Duane's jerkbaits and one on a jig. He told me he was afraid to go to bed after the third one. I caught one brown over 20-inches on a Megabass on Sunday evening. Had a lot of follows. Chuck and I fished for a 30-inch or so brown Thursday morning for three hours. Had him on three times but he shook it every chance I had. It sure was fun seeing how Chuck targets those big ones. He really is the best at it. Can't wait for next year already!

All the big fish were between 20.5-22.5-inches and to our best knowledge safely released for another angler. 

 

[JestersHK]

Awesome trip man, and I'm glad you were able to get into them.  Fishing with dad is always excellent time spent making some great memories.  Happy belated birfday too!

[Johnsfolly]

@Ryan Miloshewski the water looked great in the photos. The fish were toads. You had a great time making memories! Just can't beat that!

[Devan S.]

Exciting....Me and a buddy have a trip scheduled with DD at the end of September in the dark....now you've got me wanting a chuck trip too. 

[snagged in outlet 3]

Sweet Ryno!   I’m headed there this weekend for two weeks.  Can’t wait.  

[Ryan Miloshewski]

2 hours ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

Sweet Ryno!   I’m headed there this weekend for two weeks.  Can’t wait.  

Good luck! The fishing is really good, even with the water off.

[Ryan Miloshewski]

2 hours ago, Devan S. said:

Exciting....Me and a buddy have a trip scheduled with DD at the end of September in the dark....now you've got me wanting a chuck trip too. 

I'm going to bet he is booked up but worth a shot! He's an awesome guide. Best fly fishing guide on the lake.

[Travis Swift]

1 hour ago, Ryan Miloshewski said:

I'm going to bet he is booked up but worth a shot! He's an awesome guide. Best fly fishing guide on the lake.

I'll be down in a couple weeks also, can't wait! Course I'm not a giant fan of water off these days but you always gotta adapt. Nice fish man! 

[Ryan Miloshewski]

10 hours ago, Travis Swift said:

I'll be down in a couple weeks also, can't wait! Course I'm not a giant fan of water off these days but you always gotta adapt. Nice fish man! 

Fish at night. Your eyes will be opened. Also, they are eating even better with the water off it seems. You'll be pleasantly surprised. Use a jig, micro jig under a float, etc.