Members basska Posted January 16 Members Posted January 16 Alright, this is my last post tonight. I think after this I finally got my daily medicine for the fishing fever (Which seems to be going around - I noticed today has been extremely active for this site.) My question is - Does anybody have any opinions on lakes at James A Reed that seem to favor certain species more than others. I especially am interested in Wipers, but also Crappie, Big Cats and Big Bass. To be honest, once it warms up, I'll probably find myself continuing in many of my habits from last summer - Suburban pond hopping, asking permission for bank fishing on private ponds. However, this Fall and Winter I found myself truly falling in love with JAR, and am curious about learning more about the species density and how and where to target some of these fish. I assume it is mostly self-explanatory, however I can't imagine there aren't some intricacies worth knowing. This year I want to target the Wipers that allegedly swim the JAR lakes. It is funny because I haven't heard too much about them being caught, but there is obviously evidence. I noticed that the MDC seemed to speak more in detail about them in archived prospect reports, making me think maybe the stocking numbers are down. I've never seen any caught, and I wonder if anyone who has has any advice at all for them. When it comes to Crappie, Bass and Catfish.... I'll keep it simple - Do you have a favorite lake for each species? IF there is any fun monster fish stories, I'd love to read those too. I'll start - when it comes to Trout... Coot is a superior lake to Plover 😉
ollie Posted January 16 Posted January 16 Huh? What are you talking about? There are no wipers in either of those ponds up there. MDC has never stocked wipers in those ponds. Are you trolling? "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek!
Members basska Posted January 16 Author Members Posted January 16 2 hours ago, ollie said: Huh? What are you talking about? There are no wipers in either of those ponds up there. MDC has never stocked wipers in those ponds. Are you trolling? https://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/fishing-prospects/areas/james-reed-memorial-wildlife-area if a “Hybrid Striped Bass” isn’t a more official name for Wiper, educate me.
ollie Posted January 16 Posted January 16 Ah, see, I thought you were talking about a different place. My apologies on that. Since I see now where you are talking about, I don't have clue! Probably should have read your post more carefully. I have caught plenty of wipers and stripers but never have fished up there. Sorry about that. "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek!
BilletHead Posted January 16 Posted January 16 Harmony Mission conservation lake near Rich Hill has also been stocked with them. Never caught any there but supposed to be in there. basska 1 "We have met the enemy and it is us", Pogo If you compete with your fellow anglers, you become their competitor, If you help them you become their friend" Lefty Kreh " Never display your knowledge, you only share it" Lefty Kreh "Eat more bass and there will be more room for walleye to grow!" BilletHead " One thing in life is for sure. If you are careful you can straddle the barbed wire fence but make one mistake and you will be hurting" BilletHead P.S. "May your fences be short or hope you have long legs" BilletHead
Members basska Posted January 16 Author Members Posted January 16 3 hours ago, ollie said: Ah, see, I thought you were talking about a different place. My apologies on that. Since I see now where you are talking about, I don't have clue! Probably should have read your post more carefully. I have caught plenty of wipers and stripers but never have fished up there. Sorry about that. No problem. I wonder how many members on this forum regularly fish at JAR. It's a great resource for KC guys.
Members basska Posted January 16 Author Members Posted January 16 1 hour ago, BilletHead said: Harmony Mission conservation lake near Rich Hill has also been stocked with them. Never caught any there but supposed to be in there. Thanks for all the information, It looks like a trip down to Rich Hill will be in order near the beginning of March. BilletHead 1
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