Fishing report 7-10-24

[Ozarkshillbilly]

Went below the dam and banked fished that evening. Just a chance for me and a cousin to get some fishing in for the first time in about 4 years. This is the first time I’ve fished that area in about 20+ years.

Got some catfish bait, night crawlers and some cut shad that was given to us. Started slow, but I eventually caught 2 channel catfish back to back on the night crawlers. It slowed way down after the current changed. Caught a single drum after that. Cousin got into something really big that snapped his 17 lb test line.

not the best fishing but we had fun, which was the point. Looking forward to trying again next Wednesday with some minnows added to see what we get.

[WestCentralFisher]

9 hours ago, Ozarkshillbilly said:

Went below the dam and banked fished that evening. Just a chance for me and a cousin to get some fishing in for the first time in about 4 years. This is the first time I’ve fished that area in about 20+ years.

Got some catfish bait, night crawlers and some cut shad that was given to us. Started slow, but I eventually caught 2 channel catfish back to back on the night crawlers. It slowed way down after the current changed. Caught a single drum after that. Cousin got into something really big that snapped his 17 lb test line.

not the best fishing but we had fun, which was the point. Looking forward to trying again next Wednesday with some minnows added to see what we get.

Sounds fun. 

Sounds like my first several trips below Truman Dam. Even after I've upped to much heavier tackle and 20 pound test, had some fish break my line with an absolute purpose.

[Ozarkshillbilly]

Going to try again tomorrow night, here’s hoping…

[Ozarkshillbilly]

Went to Mari-Osa on Wednesday as it is closer to where I live. Nothing. Tried a few different offerings, but no bites, probably too hot. However, that boat launch looked nice for when I finish the boat…

[fishinwrench]

1 hour ago, Ozarkshillbilly said:

Went to Mari-Osa on Wednesday as it is closer to where I live. Nothing. Tried a few different offerings, but no bites, probably too hot. However, that boat launch looked nice for when I finish the boat…

The old lock-n-dam is a productive area to fish......but it can be kinda sketchy there.  Stay on your toes and be careful 👍

[Linhardt]

11 hours ago, Ozarkshillbilly said:

Went to Mari-Osa on Wednesday as it is closer to where I live. Nothing. Tried a few different offerings, but no bites, probably too hot. However, that boat launch looked nice for when I finish the boat…

During winter Nov - Jan go downstream to mouth of Osage where it empties into the Missouri River.  Fish the seam where the clear water of Osage meets dirty water of Missouri.  Bounce or cast and jig 1/4 - 3/8 oz Bink's spoons or give some plastic sassy shads a try.  You can catch up to 12 lb hybrids doing that.

[BilletHead]

2 hours ago, Linhardt said:

During winter Nov - Jan go downstream to mouth of Osage where it empties into the Missouri River.  Fish the seam where the clear water of Osage meets dirty water of Missouri.  Bounce or cast and jig 1/4 - 3/8 oz Bink's spoons or give some plastic sassy shads a try.  You can catch up to 12 lb hybrids doing that.

Thanks Anthony!

[Ozarkshillbilly]

Thanks for the tips! Looking forward to learning this area a little better!