Intrusive Thoughts : Can a leopard change its spots?

[Johnsfolly]

Nice fishing @Ham! You know I love those Cyprinella shiners!

I still need to catch both of those species😉. I hope to get back out to the midwest and chase those guys.

[Ham]

85) Northern Rock Bass

Just Floated the Niangua River from Barclay to Lead Mine. Fished with @Cajunangler. We had a lotta laughs and caught a lotta fish.

it took a bit, but I was able to get some Northern Rock Bass on fly. That is not the best way to catch them. I wasn’t able to find a Ozark Sculpin that would cooperate so I’ll be making a trip to Bennett Springs during catch and release season. Maybe I’ll get LUCKY and get a Banded Sculpin as well. 

[Johnsfolly]

You're getting there buddy! You know that plains topminnow spot is much closer to you than going for the common shiners around Columbia.

I have only caught 73 different species for the year so far and I am not trying for fly caught fish. Not sure I will break 100. As I get closer and the year winds down, I may push for more common species, e.g., carp, brown trout, creek chub, Delmarva sculpin, rosyside shiners, tessellated darters, etc., that I haven't targeted this year since I have been pushing the lifer list targets. I haven't even caught a tautog or a striped bass yet this year🙄.