Tunica in July

[coach]

i hear from a good source that some BOC members are planning a little fishing trip outa mhoon landing at tunica..... seems it is gonna be around the 7th of july...........that is , if the ramp is still useable,,,,,,, ya'll come !!!!

[coach]

i got the fogging machine and some juice today...... didn't have much juice however..............may need some malathion or something like that to help out with the sraying for the state birds that i am sure will be there...........the tank on the fogger holds close to a gallon ...............if anybody has access to any chemicals, we can use them .............

[metalfisher]

Hey,

I might be able to slip away. My blood type is O + encase I need a transfusion.

Keep me posted.

Robert

[Little Mac]

I'll be there, wouldnt miss a big river excursion. Maybe it will be a personal best weekend for all that comes. Never hurts to dream a little. LOL ... Mac

[Arkie55]

Well,
I still don't know. I'm trying to get my schedule nailed down. I was appointed Team Manager over the project I'm working on and now have even more responsibility. Once I have it figured out, I'll let everyone know.

[coach]

my plans are to be there around noon on the 6th..thursday.... and fish some thursday afternoon..........

[Lngbo]

I wil be there if at all possible, gotta try and get in on anoher one.

[canebreaker]

I'll be there about 1:30 or 2 friday. Work till noon then head home and get the boat. Have everything else ready before work.

[metalfisher]

Have never been down to the "TUNICA" fishing spot so I will need directions.


Maybe LNGBO and I can link up and form a convoy.

Robert

[coach]

robert... sooner or later charles will be on........he can tell u exactly ... road names and everythng ........... all i know is , u take the first right past paul battle arena and the ball fields that will be on your right ....

[Lngbo]

Charles and I checked the landing today, looking good. Mississippi had trash and foam moving down river, so maybe on the rise from the rains in the north.

[Charlesp54]

Take hwy 61 south out of Memphis towards Tunica. You will pass Paul Battle Jr. arena on the right just before your turn. Turn right on Mhoon Landing Parkway and stay on it until the road dead ends at Mhoon landing Park.

[Charlesp54]

I will check the ramp conditions as the date gets closer however it was usable yesterday.

[gofish]

I'm planning on being there before dark on Thursday.

[metalfisher]

I got a wild hair and cut the seats out of my boat. I am planning on putting steering console in it. So until I get some flotation back in it, It will stay on small shallow water.. :-)

So, I hope there is bank fishing at Tunica.

Robert

[Rob Heflin]

Oh goody. Fresh meat just after the '05-'06 licenses expire!

LOL!

Are y'all gonna camp and if so, where?

I think I can make this one. I will check on the ramp and let y'all know what it looks like if y'all need me to.

[coach]

we'll be at the mhoon landing campground ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and we will be legal .... lmao !!!! come join us ...............

[metalfisher]

That brings a question. Is my Ark fishing license good if I fish from the bank in Tunica?

Robert

[Little Mac]

Violators, one and all.......... Come on Rob bring extra ticket books LMAO... Just kiddin, were all legal outstanding outlaws........Cant wait... :boss:

[Little Mac]

That brings a question. Is my Ark fishing license good if I fish from the bank in Tunica?

Robert

Robert, I dont think you can fish from the bank with an arkansas license on the mississippi side. Im not sure but I bet someone knows...

[gofish]

The reciprocal agreement with Arkansas states that either license is acceptable between the main levees of the MS River. There are exceptions for the White and Arkansas Rivers. Your AR license should make you legal on the bank at Tunica.

From the MDWFP:

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks and the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission hereby enter into a cooperative agreement to recognize the resident sport fishing licenses, resident hunting licenses and the resident commercial fishing licenses of the two states on the flowing waters of the Mississippi River and all public waters between the main levees of the Mississippi River of the two states, excluding the St. Francis, White and Arkansas Rivers, this exclusion also includes all oxbow lakes whose entrance requires passage through the mouth of the St. Francis, White and Arkansas Rivers.

The following provisions shall apply:

Resident hunting and resident sport fishing licensees of either state shall abide by all laws and/or regulations pertaining to seasons, daily bag and creel limits, possession limits, size limits, tagging requirements and all other laws and/or regulations of the state in which the hunting or fishing takes place.

A. Resident Sport Fishing (excludes taking frogs)

A sport fishing licensee shall abide by the creel limits, size limits, and shall use trotlines and other fishing equipment in accordance with the laws and regulations (excluding frogs) of the state in which the person is fishing.

[Little Mac]

There ya go!!! word for word... Thanks Joe, I think I will copy those print em and carry them with me. LOL

[Arkie55]

Appreciate the information Joe. I sure hope my schedule works out where I can be there. Looking forward to fishing the Big River.

[metalfisher]

I got a personal problem that has popped up that threatened to impact my fishing. My freezer is full now!!!!!!

BUT!!! Not to fear, I am working on the problem as I type this. I carried some wild turkey, rabbit and catfish to the pastor of my church. There by creating some room plus giving me claim to a pastor's reward, per the Book! And I am defrosting some pork right now. Ha haaaa

So now I am free to pursue the mighty flat cat 50 pounder with my new, slightly used 209.


(fine print) The sender of this email is aware of the concept of catch & release. However, the catfish given away was channel and the sender recently discovered flathead are good to eat. Bring on the flathead for the skillet. The opinions expressed in this email are the senders and does in no way limit the actions of other fishers on said waters.

Robert

[Rob Heflin]

Thanks for posting the recip agreement, Joe.

I would've posted it, but I've been chasing down folks on a stolen 50 pound flathead incident today. :confused2: You'd be amazed what people will do for a crack rock.

Your AR license should make you legal on the bank at Tunica.

Technically, I really think that public notice only applies to water when it comes to fishing. An AR resident can fish the MS waters...so standing on the MS bank would really mean you need an MS license. But sitting in a boat in MS water you would be fine with AR resident license. I look at it and take into account the hunting part of the agreement. An AR resident can hunt on MS lands that lie on the west side of the river and a MS resident can hunt on AR lands that lie on the east side of the river, each with their resident licenses. But nowhere does it say an AR resident can hunt on MS land on the east side of the river with his AR license. Take duck hunting for example.....you can sit in a boat in the water on the border line lake or the river and you are good to go with your resident license (even though you may be in water of the other state), but the minute you step out onto dry ground, it's a different story.

But I don't think either state is going to get that picky with it.

Tell you what, I will double-check to make sure about bank fishing. I'm probably over-analyzing it, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

[gofish]

Here is the MDWFP link:

http://www.mdwfp.com/level2/fisheries/fishing_ms_ar_agree.asp

The Arkansas law is a bit vague but seems to say the same thing. Only, it doesn't mention fishing specifically. This is what the AR regs say:

Reciprocal Agreements with Adjacent States
Mississippi and Arkansas jointly recognize the validity of Arkansas resident hunting licenses on Mississippi lands that lie west of the main channel of the Mississippi River. Mississippi resident hunting licenses are valid on Arkansas lands that lie east of the main channel. Resident license holders of either state may hunt migratory waterfowl only on flowing waters of the Mississippi River, on waters accessible by boat from the main channel of the Mississippi River or on state line lakes when the season is open in both states. The St. Francis, White and Arkansas rivers and their oxbows are excluded from this agreement. Floodwater which has overflowed natural banks is not included in this agreement. Hunters must obey the regulations of the state in which hunting occurs.


http://www.agfc.state.ar.us/licenses/fishing_licenses.html#Reciprocal

[Rob Heflin]

Well, I'll just tell you this. When we check folks on the ramp on the MS side of Tunica Lake, all we look for is a MS or AR resident license or a MS non-resident license. We don't ask if an AR resident fished from the boat or the bank. Everybody else who isn't a resident of MS or AR has to have a MS non-resident license to put in the lake from the MS side (if they are hunting or fishing, of course).

Like I say, it's a nit-picky thing that I don't think is a problem.

[Arkie55]

Rob,
It would sure be nice if you could get the grey area cleared before we gather at Tunica. I'm sure none of us would want to risk a violation when a three or five day trip non-resident license would prevent it. That said, I think its great the Arkansas and Mississippi can support each state and the residence the way they do. It's the right thing to do for the sportsmen of both states.

[Lngbo]

To tell the truth guys I think with the amout of boats that are going to be there that you will not have to bank fish anyway.

[canebreaker]

I was thinking the same. No one will be left behind unless they want to start the cooking early.

I paid for my licenses back in march and haven't got them yet. They say there is a backlog. Heck print them as they come in and you won't have that problem. I hope I have them by the sixth.


There was a thread, talking about boat umbrillos. Who can help me out there.

[Whistler]

I was gonna try to make this one. But I just got too many irons in the fire right now. I hope you all have a great time and take a bunch of pics for all of us to see. Coach, I got your PM, I just wanted to wait and see if this was at all possible before I responded. Thanks.

[metalfisher]

I read the text of the recip agreement several times to be sure. It says the states will recognize the licenses "on" the flowing waters.

In my mind, that says no bank fishing with Arkansas license. No offense meant to anyone but it has been my experience that 3 out of 4 enforcement officers I run across are just doing their job. But that 4th one is a butt hole.

I sure would hate to meet up with number 4 while fishing from the bank without a Ms license at Tunica.

Anybody got room in their boat?

Robert

[gofish]

As of now, I have no one in my boat.

I didn't mean to lead anyone astray. I don't want to give anyone a false sense of security. I was only trying to help. The law is what it is. What it is, even the game wardens may not be able to tell you. No offense Rob. If in doubt, buy an out of state license or fish in a boat with your AR license. I'll be glad to take someone out. I may need a designated driver anyway...:lol:

OK, I have some questions for you guys that have fished Tunica before. How far is it from where we launch to the river? On the satellite map, it looks like it's several miles. Maybe 10 or so? Looks like a long ways anyway. Then, when on the river, what kinds of structure do you fish? It looks like the closest rock dikes or significant cuts are either 12-15 miles north or south of where the lake meets the river. Am I missing something?

[Lngbo]

The river is right at the landing and the camping area is very close to the landing. There is water and toilet facilities there. There are dikes and sandbars very close to where we put in. I saw holes 40 and 60 feet deep. With fish lying in them, of course, they were not biting Saturday LOL. I did catch one small flathead and put it back before we left. It is a really nice area.

[coach]

jimmy..... one of those "less than 30 dollar" patio umbrellas is what i use ..... i put two conduit clamps in the boat with metal screws....... cvc or fred's is where i got the umbrellas .......

[gofish]

jimmy..... one of those "less than 30 dollar" patio umbrellas is what i use ..... i put two conduit clamps in the boat with metal screws....... cvc or fred's is where i got the umbrellas .......


That's what I did too. The umbrella was less than
$15 and the conduit clamps are next-to-nothing.

[canebreaker]

someone showed a pic of a holder from BPS, it fits on the pedistal of your seat, cost 45. I got son-in-law to help plan one out and made one for about 13. Added some lock screws that were laying around, now it ready to go.
Umbrello came from wally's cost 20. it 6 foot.

After you cross the levy, the park is to your left, the ramp is to your right. Site of the old Splash casino.
See ya'll soon

[Arkie55]

Well my work schedule and personal committments firmed up yesterday and last night and I will not be able to make this one. There is just no way. Committments will prevent me for driving over and fishing the big muddy. However, I will do all I can to make the next one. Sooner or later and it looks like later I'll get on that river.

[TonyJr]

That's my little girls 5 yr old birthday party 7/8? Looks to be a great time. Wish I could make it! Make sure to take plenty of pics to share!

PS. Y'all don't catch all the fish in that little ole river!!!:big_smile:

[Rob Heflin]

No offense taken, Joe. It's just that sometimes, you have a question that the law does not address. I know my supervisor gets sick of me calling him and asking him questions....but it seems like everyday, no matter how many answers I have, there's always that one question that gets me.

When I hear back about the bank fishing, I'll post up.

[Rob Heflin]

I got your answer; straight from the Chief of Enforcement:

As long as he has a resident license from either state covered by the reciprocal agrrement and he is fishing in the stateline waterway, he may stand on either bank.

[canebreaker]

That would be worth a printing and place in a zip-lock for future use.

[Rob Heflin]

Of course, we're all on the same page realizing that you cannot trespass on the bank, but if you have permission to be on the bank in a particular area, you're covered under the reciprocal agreement if you are a resident of one state or the other.

[gofish]

Great information Rob! Thanks for checking that out for us!

I hope you guys don't run into any Arkansas game wardens that see it differently....:ooooh:

See y'all in a week.

[metalfisher]

Hahahahhaaa.....

I was looking in my wallet at my fishing and hunting licenses and discovered that my fishing license expired back in early May!!!

I carry my wifes license also so she doesn't have to carry a purse when we fish. It was hers that I had been looking at that is still valid.

I have made two trips to the St. Francis river, one to Payneway, one to Merrisach, one to West Memphis park lake, one to Marion Park lake and one trip to Black river on expired license.

I think I better buy a non-res Mississippi license just in case!!!!!

Hahahahahaaaa........Robert

[Rob Heflin]

I have made two trips to the St. Francis river, one to Payneway, one to Merrisach, one to West Memphis park lake, one to Marion Park lake and one trip to Black river on expired license.


I can't believe I've been fraternizing with such a hardened criminal as yourself. :big_smile:

Our licenses expire every June 30th. It's fairly easy to remember it like that. And July 4th is free fishing day for everybody in MS....no license required.

[coach]

hey rob ........... u ain't seen nothing yet ................ jimmy thompson's favorite "bait of choice" is a dupont spinner....................... :roll_eyes:

[badkarma]

Coach I may not be able to make it for this trip,I've got to take my wife to a doctor in Jackson on Wed. and that is gona eat up my gas money.We haven't got all the test back yet but the doc is saying it may be Cronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

[canebreaker]

Man you lost me. What's a dupont spinner?

[coach]

we understand bk................ GOOD LUCK , MAN!! ............................

[solomon]

Hope yall have a great time. Though I will be close, I will be on vacation that weekend. It's time for the ol' annual "let's see if I can disable myself on a pair of water skis" trip.

[Charlesp54]

Guys I know everyone knows this but I wanted to make sure. Everyone needs to bring some BUG spray!!

[Rob Heflin]

Charles,

I soak my clothes in a 55 gallon drum of DDT left over from the 60's. Air dry and it'll last for 3 or 4 weeks before they need resoaking. It works much better than OFF. But....I have developed somewhat of a nervous tick in the last few years. :lol:

[metalfisher]

Charles,

I am bringing my pistol with rat shot in it. Any bugs come around I will bust them!!!!!!

Can I ride in you boat? I'll keep the bugs off your ears.

Robert

[gooboy]

Guys, I sure would love to make yalls get together. But, I'll be still down here in Mexico workin' till the 14th. Looks like theres gona be a good turnout. Good Luck To Everybody!!!!!

[coach]

well folks, i got some good news................. i loaned the fogger and some juice out to a buddy that had an outside,all day long party yesterday on lake chicot over at lake village, arkansas,,,,,,,,,,,,, i was at the party for almost 12 hrs and not one skeeter,,, no flies either!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he could not believe how good the fogger did on the bugs................... so much so that he got the info off the machine and is gonna get him one ....... according to him , that fogger is the best thing he has seen for skeeters around his yard........hope it works as good on misipy state birds!!!!!

[Little Mac]

Good deal on the skeeter killer. I'm almost 100% except the back/hip, so Im ready for some fishin. I might be a tad slow in getting up and down but I can do it, and Im sure if a fish is on my line, the pain will dissappear anyways LOL. see ya'll there..... Mac

[gofish]

Coach, what kind of juice were y'all runnin in the fogger?

I'm sittin on go. Lookin to be there around 7-8 on Thursday.

[coach]

first batch was .25% permethrin ( roach and ant compound).... wally also sells Cutter's Mosquito Spray which is 2.5% permethrin...... the .25 cost 5 bucks for a half gallon and the cutter's is 7 something for a quart.... i did the math and decided on the less concentrated stuff ....NO ODOR .................... malathion plus does good too , but it has a terrible ODOR......................... ALSO , the permethrin has a residual action........

[sgt_rob]

well folks, i got some good news................. i loaned the fogger and some juice out to a buddy that had an outside,all day long party yesterday on lake chicot over at lake village, arkansas,,,,,,,,,,,,, i was at the party for almost 12 hrs and not one skeeter,,, no flies either!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he could not believe how good the fogger did on the bugs................... so much so that he got the info off the machine and is gonna get him one ....... according to him , that fogger is the best thing he has seen for skeeters around his yard........hope it works as good on misipy state birds!!!!!

Coach, you mind sharing that info with us too?

[coach]

hey rob........info on the machine says .... 300 GENERATOR ......model 6208... it pulls 7 amps ........... that's all that is available on this unit......... that's the best i can do ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[coach]

http://www.iccfoggers.com/cold_foggers.htm........ROB ,this is the address for a product that is very similar to the fogger i have ,,,,,,,,,, not the exact one , but very similar................... anielator is about the size i have ...

[coach]

i've been doing some internet research......actual name of the cold fogger i have is the FOGMASTER CHALLENGER 6208.......... there is an identical unit on ebay right now with chemical ... bid is 65 bucks........... pricelist on the anielator unit is less than 200 dollars new ...........

[sgt_rob]

Thanks Coach! I hope yall have a bug-free gathering. Better bring plenty of beer because fishing is going to suck as a result of that bad chemical spill on the MS River at Memphis. They are already talking about how it is going to affect fishing for at least 150 miles down river.

I'd come for the "socializing" alone if I didn't have to drive to MO to pick up the youngins next weekend.

Yall have fun!

[kbebout]

Hey Sgt_Rob,

Tell more about the spill. Who spilled what when?

Kevin

[coach]

for some reason , i think rob is pulling somebody's leg.......:roll_eyes:

[metalfisher]

Hahaaa!!!

I found my 808 and cleaned it up. Went to Wally world and got another ugly stick cat rod. Rigged it with 50# braid.

So, now all I need is bait...

Robert

[gofish]

Rob is scared that someone is going to catch a big fish that can be entered in the 06 tournament. Nice try........:big_smile:


Coach, have you fished any this weekend?

I'm gonna try 'em for a little while in the AM.

[robbie]

hey coach,not looking good for me to make it. but i did get my boat today. new sea ark its a 16'48" with 3 seats and livewell. going to get that new 40 e-tec this week.hope you guys have fun and DONT turn them foogers on if the wind is coming my way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! robbie

[rebhog]

Will you guys still be around the 8th and 9th. I am planning on fishing close to their this weekend.

[Lngbo]

I plan on trying to be there Friday Night unless I get a call saying it is off. I think that is when Metalman and maybe a few others will be there.

[sgt_rob]

I found my 808 and cleaned it up. Went to Wally world and got another ugly stick cat rod. Rigged it with 50# braid.
Robert

I'm not going to say it won't work in your case but I've never had any luck using braided line on a spincast reel. If you find that the thing is acting up, it's likely because of the line.

[sgt_rob]

for some reason , i think rob is pulling somebody's leg.......:roll_eyes:

Me, pull a leg? Naw man. I just wanted yall to be aware of that BAD SPILL:lol:

[coach]

sounds like a sho nuff good rig robbie ..........i want a report on that e-tec after u had it a while ....................... rebhog , most of us will leave sunday for home ........ unless the fish are on fire , some of us may stay another day ,,,,,,, ain't that right mac !!!!!!!!!!!!

[canebreaker]

I went shopping for bug spray. All I could find was Eliminator concentrate, permethrin 2.5%, 32oz., 1 qt. make 5 quarts for 8.95.
Was thinking of bring hose end sprayer to spray ground around tents and meeting area.
They want to sale the decortive stuff for patios here. May try the coop tomorrow.

[Little Mac]

Shoot Coach, if they are on fire,,, couple more days wouldnt matter....:cool2:

[coach]

jimmy ............ don't worry about the hose end sprayer ............ i got the ticket for spraying the camp and surrounding area ................. bring some of the 2.5% stuff .............. that will work good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[canebreaker]

Sounds good to me, coach.

Anyone wanting a coffee can full of lead? mixed wheel weights, battery lugs and spent bullets. Let me know about what to bring.

[metalfisher]

I need lead Jimmy!!!

Lost a bunch yesterday and finally caught a fish on a rod. 3' long nose gar.

Robert

[gofish]

Jimmy, I'll take lead if you have some to spare!

[canebreaker]

I could swing bye the spillway and pick up some shad.

Looking at terraserver, the first jetty is close to sam'stown and hollywood. About 20 kw up the river.

see yall soon.

[rebhog]

Coach,

I am going out Saturday out of Helena and staying on the bar where the St. Francis runs into the Mississippi on Saturday night. This is an annual trip with some friends that was planned before I knew of the gathering. If anybody get down that direction, stop and say hi. I am in a 24 ft Seark with a 50 hp black Mercury. I usually go up Mississippi as far as the big bend in the river upstream, but usually don't go as far as Mhoon's landing. If I get close, I will sure stop by.

[canebreaker]

Back home from a great gathering. I feel like there were lots of fish caught. 1 small channel on my part, but a bunch of gar. Danny, son-in-law caught I believe to be the largest, a 19# blue.
Great company, ready to do it again.

[coach]

i had a great weekend !!! i don't remember the actual number of fish mac and i caught , but i do know a 10 lber was the biggest i caught ...... mac had a good day sat. after not doing so sporty friday......we found all our fish along the ledges in medium currrent.....no-show neldon lost the "no-show" as he and jo and sister came down for a long visit friday.... good to see u again danny and jo............charles and i waited around the campsite this morning waiting to see if no-show heflin was gonna finally make it ........... he didn't!!! :lol: ............
we'll let tin tell his tale about " woodrow" ,the stray...............
we'll let cp tell his story of "preferred bait" for the big cats in the misipy!!
we got to meet jimmy thompson's s-i-l , danny............... danny gave a demonstration on lock picking that was very informative........ jimmy showed us how to find the "limit capacity" for a 110 electrical outlet.... seems those plugs won't carry 25 electrical appliances at once !!!!!!!:cool2: ........metal fisher and buster found them a fishing hole up river somewhere..... i think they left with a mess of fish sat. nite .....
jimmy and danny made sure we ate good at nite ......... those fellows put some good grub on the table friday and sat. nite... thanks fellows!!!
we didn't bring in a "big ole goodun", but we should get a fair grade for effort.............ain't that right joe !!!!!!

[Tinboat]

When I got there Friday afternoon, I learned the crew had tried to poison a pup!. I seems that some low-life had dropped a Lab/mix puppie and its toy off at the park and to fend for it's self.After testing the bug sprayer out in a hollow tree they found out that the pup was living in the tree.

A deputy sheriff patrols the park and was evidently a kind soul because he would bring the pup food, instead of calling the dog catcher. Coach called the pup Woodrow, some sort of pet name. OOPs!! All of the crew admitted that she was a sweet fairly well mannered pup but rather skittish. Somehow Woodrow doesn't seem like a fitting name for a well behaved young lady. An off remark to my wife on the phone Sat. night became a directive. " If you can catch it and bring it home, we will find it a good home." Some unsuccessful attempts were made to catch her including "Cowboy Adams" and his trusty lasso. We devised a plan to catch her this morning with a dip net and hope we could get her in the truck without getting bit.

She seemed to particulary enjoy chasing along beside my wheel chair so I took her out for a run this morning before we tried to net her. When we got back to the camp site, Coach was positioned with his net. I reached toward her to tell her she was a good girl. She stood still while I petted her head then allowed me to reach down and pick her up without any resistance what so ever.I think she sensed that we were trying to help her. I placed her on the front truck seat, and she layed down like she had been waiting for a truck ride. After loading my chair and saying my goodbyes, little "Tunica" and I started our drive home. She snuggled close to me and rode .She would occasionally look out the window and on one occasion she made a kind of whimper for a second or two, then settled in for the ride. I petted and stroked and sweet talked her on the way, like all pretty girls expect.:smile2: When we got home and unloaded my dogs all ran out to check her over, but she wasn't afraid of them. After watching my pups use the doggie door twice, she figured it out. I don't think she is a dummy.

The woman next door to me lost her dog on Fri. old age, blind, and the hips went out. We are waiting to see her to see if she would like to adopt this one.

Nine grouchy old catfishermen were all of the opinion that we would like to kick whomever's butt that abandoned her out there.

Oh! and yes we brought her toy too. It is dirty, smelly and ugly but it was all she had, so I didn't dare leave it.

So now you have my story of Woodrow.:lol:

[Lngbo]

So glad you all were able to catch the pup, she was sweetie and will make a nice pet. The fishin hole north was not great, I think the swimmers ran the fish off. It was a good time, but I had to get to church. We have got to do it again soon. Now that I know my little boat will take the Mississippi. It is one great camp site and good friends makes it that much better. Good meeting guys that I have only seen online.

[Little Mac]

Well, I made it home without any problems, Drove it 65 mph the whole way jest waitin for the tire to lock up at any time!!!!!!!!!! Lucky for me it never happen......... Front 4x4 u joint was a tad sloppy I'll get it fixed next couple days. I didnt need to call you Buster, Thank you... And thanks to those that checked on me. Good friends one and all. :cool2:
As for fishin.......... It was slow to no on Thursday and friday, I think Coach caught one about 7 or 8 lbs and that was it!!!!!!!!!!! Couldnt find them. But Sat. Mornin early was very slow also, Think coach caught one around 10 lbs and hung a couple more that may have been bigger, I know the ole fella was workin hard on him :lol: I managed a 17 and one more I think, then we called it for lunch cuz my back was bout gone.... Also, that mornin My Wife called me to tell me that my Son Nick and his Wife Tiffanny was in the process of delivering my Brand new 1st Grandson....... I've had my order in for 9 months.... I thought them kids would never get him here....... LMAO Landon Alexander McCabe Joined yesterday all 7lbs 12oz of him... Good lookin boy... Anyways............. Sat evening Coach an i set up on one Ledge and Managed a 14 and 3 more around 6 lbs each....... Then they shut down an we headed in. End of the Tunica fishin trip...

Jimmy & Danny, Thanks for the Grub, Mighty fine.. It was Great to see ole friends and new, I'll get patched up and we'll do it again................... Mac

[TonyJr]

Glad ya'll had a good time!!

NOW POST SOME PICS!! :big_smile::big_smile:

[dafin]

Congrats grandpa mac.

[metalfisher]

My sun burnt neck has cooled a little!

I appreciate Joe & Buster taking me out in thier boats. Joe finally put me on a couple fish around 1:30 p.m. after fishing all day. It was slow.

Buster and I set jugs in the late afternoon in a still water pool he had found and caught a couple cats and a big gar. We were "intertained" by some young people splashing, wrestling, streaking and generally trying to embarrass us old dudes. We needed a bar of soap and a big stick.

I lost some fear of the big river but still am amazed at the speed of some of the current. Still not sure if I want to venture out alone in my boat.

Disappointed that I didn't catch a flathead but haven't given up just yet.

Robert

[Catgirl]

I chatted with Dennis (tinboat) and Steve (coach) yesterday evening after their respective returns home from the gathering. Glad your Tunica gathering was a success and that everyone had a good time. Congratulations, Mac, on your new grandchild. And of course, Dennis Barnes and his lovely wife would never leave a stray little girl to fend for herself! Dennis helped me learn my way around the BOC, thanks Dennis. Very nice story, have you found a home for Tunica yet?

[gofish]

I had a great time at Tunica too! The fishing was a bit slow for me and those that I did catch were nothing to brag about. It was fun anyway. I got to meet some new brothers and see some friends that I hadn't seen in a while. The second list includes 'sometimes-shows Danny Neldon' and family. :big_smile:

We had a lot of laughs and ate some fine food (which no one really expected--Thanks Jimmy and Danny). I learned about the Dupont Spinner...among other things. Charles' brother Eddie told a fantastic fishin story about how a fish broke his 65 pound test. :sad2:

I'm glad to hear that all turned out well for Woodrow too. They were scheming about how they were gonna get her in Dennis' truck when I pulled out. I'm sure she will make someone a wonderful pet!

Robert, sorry I wasn't able to put you on more fish. We gave 'em a good effort though. It was great hanging out with y'all again! When are we gonna do it again?

I have a couple of pics that have to be resized.....

[gofish]

Here's a couple pics from the trip:

[gofish]

Couple more pics:

[Catgirl]

Really nice pictures, Joe, thanks for sharing. That sunset must have been something!:ooooh:

[coach]

well, in all the "thanking folks for doing" and the "glad i got to meet old friends " stuff ........... i completely forgot to thank charles phillips for being our host .......... i especially thank him for not catching any fish so we could have a better chance at catching some ....... charles , we sure hope ed enjoys the fish the REST of us caught for him .............holler at us when ed wants another mess of fish and we'll come up there and catch him some ......

[gofish]

Coach, that made me remember something as well. If you are going to be in Tunica and fish the way they fish, you'll need to ask Charles about chicken livers, stink bait and worms. They even talked a little about coconuts too...:roll_eyes:

Mac, glad you made it home without any problems. Congratulations on the new grandbaby!

[solomon]

Sounds like yall had a pretty good time.

[SeedTick]

Hey Joe, those were some good pictures but that sunset one could be a contest winner.

ST

[canebreaker]

Charles, thanks for the invitation to a fine gathering.

Joe, thanks for some fine pictures to share. I'll point out, Tunica1 is Danny. Says he'll be joining this bunch as soon as he can.

That old box fan had a old bad cord at the motor, should of taken time to repaired it, it would of helped some. I'll build a new box for it and be ready for the next one.

When are we meeting close by again?