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Hello Missouri-Show Me - BillyBrookTrout - 02-05-2009
Hey Guys
My son is graduating from the Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington. He will be commissioned a 2nd Lt. and I am traveling to Missouri to pin his bars on...23 days after his 20th birthday the last week of May.
As a graduation gift I promised him some fishing after his graduation.
He and I are both avid flyfishers(catch and release) of trout. I have been scouring the net and have located a couple of good trout possibilites. I'm in good shape there.
What I need are some recommendations for public stream fishing opportunities for Ozark Smallmoth bass. I wouldn't even object to switiching ultralight spinning tackel for this. Not looking for trophy fish..just some good fishing fun. It will be a real and exotic treat for us.
Even a recommendation for a guide book would be most appreciated. For some reason there is a wealth of online Missouri Trout fishing info but for Smallmouths I've struck out.
Thanks in advance for any help and if I can reciprocate with Oregon insights...just ask.
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Re: [BillyBrookTrout] Hello Missouri-Show Me - davetclown - 02-21-2009
I have never fished these waters, but they are listed for the smb, "buffalo"
I cant give ya any places to go, but I can tell you to do this when looking for SMB, sandy droppoff near weed beds is where I usualy find my best smallmouth action.
good luck, and by all means let us know where you ended up and how you did, pic's are always welcome.
Platte River
Location: Missouri
Fish: Alligator Gar, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Smallmouth Buffalo
Sac River
Location: Missouri
Fish: Flathead Catfish, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Smallmouth Buffalo, Spotted Bass, White Bass
Lake of the Ozarks
Location: in Camden,Morgan,Miller,Benton county, Missouri
Fish: Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskie, Paddlefish , Redear Sunfish , Smallmouth Buffalo, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye, White Bass
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