Fishing Report

[creek wader]

Went down to a CA on the lower Osage river a couple of days ago. Just to see what I could catch. I fished from the bank, and caught one very fat spotted bass about 14 in. and quite a few smaller ones. Then caught a couple of 11.5 in. crappie on twister tails. I thought alright here we go. Then my reel jammed up (bent spring in the bail mech.), so my day was over. ....

Went back down Sunday with a new reel and a fanny pack full of sliders. Caught 14 crappie and around 30 spotted bass (dinks). I measured and released all the crappie (didn't have a stringer or basket). I caught 5 @ 12.5 in., 7 @ 11.5 in., and 2 @ 10.5 in. None smaller. Caught all fish in about a 100 ft. area, fishing from the bank, in about 3 hrs. I think I would of had more crappie, but I believe the spots were beating the crappie to the lures. .. 72%, clear sky, light southerly wind, water low and very clear. beautiful fall day. P.S. I'll be taking a fish basket with me next time.