Mississippi River near Festus

[NANNER]

Uh Oh, some one has a kitchen pass. :wink: Now, whats this I hear about a buck a man for big fish? See yall out there. I have to pull out no later than 9 though. Have to get up at 3 and fly to New York. I'm runnin south from Plattin Rock Boat Club. (there might be a good reason why :wink:)

Cell 314-853-4000
Cuz

[Kutter]

Several members have been asking for a group get together on the Mississippi and wanted me to set something up. It's not a gathering, just a night of fishing.
Well, I got an idea to run by ya. Seeing as how there could be as many as a dozen of us, boats would split us up an awful lot. Now I know there are some wing dikes that have a sand bar just downstream that would allow being able to cast nearly to the dike, if you tried real hard. Maybe some of you know of such a place. What do you think about setting up a campfire at one of those places and us all fish together? Those of us with boats would be happy to haul the nonboaters and their gear over to the spot we chose.

It just an idea, didn't say it was a good idea. Give me your thoughts. Would ya rather us just take our own boats and a passenger or two and split up? Or we could just fish the same locations, but that could make it a bit crowded.

At this time, I'm open for this fri or sat evening, July 27th/ 28th. Either one would be fine with me.

Come on, I need input quickly or it may all fall apart with this late notice.
Cuz, Gary, Vince, Todd, Chris, and all the rest who showed an interest, chime in on what you think best.

Either way, some of us could go early and catch shad for everyone. That way we would have more time to visit and fish.

[Kutter]

Now I've waited 2 minutes, come on, I need input! LOL

[Grumper]

I'm definetely game!!! I know several good spots. Friday night would work best for me, I will be out of town on Saturday.

[Grumper]

Kutter, since you,I and Cuz are all members of Plattin rock, we can all bring a guest in to launch, so 6 boats would probably be plenty. If not I'm sure some could launch at Truman access since it's actually in good shape for once.

[Grumper]

What do you think about setting up a campfire at one of those places and us all fish together? Those of us with boats would be happy to haul the nonboaters and their gear over to the spot we chose.

It just an idea, didn't say it was a good idea. Give me your thoughts. Would ya rather us just take our own boats and a passenger or two and split up? Or we could just fish the same locations, but that could make it a bit crowded.
Either way, some of us could go early and catch shad for everyone. That way we would have more time to visit and fish.

Personally, I would like to split up maybe after a long b.s. session. I am all for helping any of the non-boaters out too. Since most of us already have a boat that shouldn't be problem. I am thinking about running over to Wal-mart to purchase me a VHF radio. They have the handhelds for about 60 bucks. That way most of us would be able to talk back and forth without relying on a cell phone. How did you guys do the other night with the bait situation. Bait has been scarce around Truman access. We've been starting to use bluegill and targeting flatheads. We've been catching them, but none with any size yet...Come on everybody else...Cuz, Vince, anyone else...we need your input! I will be out there Friday regardless.

[SkipEye]

I'll bring the FROZEN MOONEYES:beated::beated::beated::beated::beated:

I am slowly recovering from the BOC thrashing I received a short while back.:smile2:

[Malichi1970]

Sounds like a possibility, just decide which ramp we're heading out of and I'll try to be there. I have a boat as well, but no experience running it on the Mississippi. I'm willing to follow someone, but not really wanting to run a whole lot on my own.

[Grumper]

I'll bring some shad and bluegill. Looking forward to meeting everybody!!:smile2:
Darryl, them frozen mooneyes ought to work like a charm. We've got two ramps here, one is private.Myself Cuz and Kutter are members and we can bring a guest. The other is public and is seven miles down river.

[SkipEye]

I really don't know if I can make it or not.

A little unsure about running a new section of river at night.

Don't you guys ever fish in the daytime? Fishing a little too slow then or what?

Gary, you mentioned fishing dikes at night. I thought shallows were the ticket for nighttime. Are you fishing the scour holes at night or the upstream edge?

[Grumper]

I really don't know if I can make it or not.

A little unsure about running a new section of river at night.

Don't you guys ever fish in the daytime? Fishing a little too slow then or what?

Gary, you mentioned fishing dikes at night. I thought shallows were the ticket for nighttime. Are you fishing the scour holes at night or the upstream edge?
Darryl, I'll probably be fishing all day Friday also, just incase you want to come down and fish. I can show you a few good holes. I fish at night alot, but it seems after 1:00 or so the fish just shut off. This time of year I will be fishing the deep holes though. JMHO. I've had better luck

[Kutter]

How did you guys do the other night with the bait situation. Bait has been scarce around Truman access.
We couldn't find a single baitfish, till we went up Joacium Creek (or ever how you spell it). About half way to the dam, we hit into them with 6 or so every cast. The creek was 6-8 ft in the channel and the shad were hiding in the shadows of the brush. This was about 3pm.

[TeamWhiskers]

Friday might work.. that would be a really good time.. let me check it out with the boss.

[BajaCoop]

I really wish this was happening next weekend. I have to move from sikeston back to rolla this weekend.

[BajaCoop]

It is on my way back to Rolla however so if i get my apartment in shape this week and pack up the trailer on friday I might be able to swing it.

[TeamWhiskers]

What time are you going out Gary? Boss says I can go IF I get the list done.

Anyone heard from the Bananna boat?

[RIVER-RAT]

I'll be fishing this Friday night, however I think I'll be fishing the Mississippi around St Louis, I have NO IDEA how far St Louis to Festus is on the water but, that's where I'll be!

[theonecatfishbob]

Hey guys, what are the directions to the public ramp around Festus? TIA

[Grumper]

Hey guys, what are the directions to the public ramp around Festus? TIA

Bob there is Truman Access which is a little south of Festus, but is only about 7miles down river of our private ramp. Take I-55 to exit 170. Go south about 3 or 4 miles, make a left on AA, then make an immediate right on Big hollow. Follow the signs all the way to the river. I don't know how the water level looks at Flamm City in Arnold, but you could launch there too. It's about a 20 minute boat ride down to Festus.

[Grumper]

What time are you going out Gary? Boss says I can go IF I get the list done.

Anyone heard from the Bananna boat?

Vince I'm not sure yet. I'm sure it will be after noon sometime. I've got one of them lists too!

[TeamWhiskers]

Lacledes landing is MM 180
Meramec River Entrance from Flamm City is 160.5
Platin Rock Boat Club 150

Flamm City.. I would guess with about 4 foot of water at the ramp.

What time is Kutter planning on going?
Is that gate locked all the time?
Could Kutter or Gary have Bobs boat come in as a guest if he wants to go?

[cpalombo]

DARG!!! This will be my 3rd (count it - three!) BOC get together/non-get together that I will be missing due to travel. I am out all weekend (this time at the White River). I don’t think that I can get out of that trip. And a day on a sand bar with you all would be a whoopin' good time. Dangit!

Kutter, I do think that your choice of weekend was intentional so as to make it that I can not attend. Perhaps you were jealous of my increasing ninja powers with a throw net???

Confliction... Doubt... Painful indecision! OK, there is a 75% chance that I will not be there but I need a couple of days to think about how to work it out.

I will return to this thread with a decision.

CP

[Grumper]

Lacledes landing is MM 180
Meramec River Entrance from Flamm City is 160.5
Platin Rock Boat Club 150

Flamm City.. I would guess with about 4 foot of water at the ramp.

What time is Kutter planning on going?
Is that gate locked all the time?
Could Kutter or Gary have Bobs boat come in as a guest if he wants to go?

I don't know what Kutter's plans are yet.
No, the gate is only locked from sunset to sunrise, and if there are alot of people on the water, they will leave it open. Besides that, I have a key.
I'm not real sure yet though, which ramp I will be using. I have been using the Truman access ramp alot here lately. I need to double check on the rules of the boat club. I've been told you can launch guests boat, but the rules I have here in front of me are saying that a member and guest can't launch two serparate watercraft at the same time. So I may end up letting someone put in at the boat club, and I put in at Truman access.:wink:

[neal]

I hope ya'll have a great time! Good Luck to all!!!:0a18::0a23:

[theonecatfishbob]

I wont be there. I wanted to know how to get there just for a change of scenery. Friday will be my sons last full day of leave before he goes back over seas. I want to spend as much time as I can with him before he goes to Iraq. Maybe I can hook up with you guys later on.

[cathunter26]

Hey everyone this is Lucus Hartman, I am new to this website but would love to meet up with all of you some time and try to pick your brains apart for some info on how to catch some big fish, however I have to work andf I don't know if my boat is big enough for the mississippi it is just a little 14 footer. If you ever have a get together on the missouri I will definetly be game to meet up.:big_smile:

[SkipEye]

I just can't bring myself to do a NIGHT trip yet on unfamiliar waters.

Its a NOOB thing, ok? :crazy:


I'd be up for Alton or Winfield. Anything else (at night anyway) and I'll just have to set home and suck my thumb.:too_sad:

[cubedweller]

Darryl -- I think you're just using your head in making that call. A lot of us say "safety first" and then run with hedge clippers.

You'll be up by Alton getting a new PB blue...and while I'm on the subject, is there any way I can inherit your former trophies? :smile2:

[TeamWhiskers]

http://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/NIC2/mrcharts.cfm?index=4
is where you can get the river maps for those that are unfamiliar with the waters for this trip..


So who is going? Gary, Kutter, Me and ???

[Kutter]

Mike is still on, I think.

I got 6 email's asking me to do this, now only four of us are going?

[SkipEye]

I'm thinkin', I'm thinkin'..........:0a10:

Maybe if that guy 's offer to ride in my boat works out.

Then ONE OF US might have a clue what we are doing.

[SkipEye]

]...and while I'm on the subject, is there any way I can inherit your former trophies?[/B] :smile2:


Alex, You can have my ex-wife......... oh wait, that's NO TROPHY.

[cubedweller]

Thanks, I had forgotten how badly Mountain Dew burns the sinuses when it propelled with sufficient force.

I think some got in my inner ear somehow.

[Malichi1970]

I'm trying to make it down there, do I need to bring my boat? Also, is everyone staying all night long or are we just fishing till around 1-2ish. Like Gary said awhile back I think it seems like the fish turn off around that time and don't start up again till before the sun comes up. I only ask because if everyone is staying all night then I'll have to figure something out. I found out last night that my oldest daughter has to be in the city for a Girl Scout thing Saturday morning at 7 and my girlfriend is working so I have to take her.

[SkipEye]

Not that I ever counted myself in but I just don't think I'll make this one guys.

A little more notice would be good Kutter.:smile2:

DAYTIME would be good (for me).:smile2:

Alton would be good (for me).:smile2:

Too Bad it ain't all about me.:smile2:

[Grumper]

I'm thinkin', I'm thinkin'..........:0a10:

Maybe if that guy 's offer to ride in my boat works out.

Then ONE OF US might have a clue what we are doing.

If all else fails, I can ride with you, if you are by yourself, and I can leave my boat at home, or my buddy can use it. I know this stretch of river really well.
I went out last night till about 10:30. Had a pretty good moon and visibility was great. My partner lost an absolute hog at the boat. He got it to the top of the water, it swirled and headed for the deep. He had his drag cranked all the way down and it was pulling it out like it wasn't nothing. It then snapped 40lb P-line like it was spaghetti string. I guess he'll be using powerpro like me.:angry:
I just got off the phone with Cuz, he will be working.:smile2:

[Grumper]

Well guys, It looks like so far it's just Me, Kutter and Vince. A buddy of mine wants to go too. Cuz is heading back to work, so he's out fishing right now. I plan on getting out there Friday afternoon sometime after my chores are done. I don't plan on staying out super late, as I have to be up at 5:30 Saturday morning. I guess when you guys decide where and when to meet up let me know and I will make it.

[Malichi1970]

I'm still trying to figure something out to make it down there. The problem I have is I'm by myself and have never launched/docked my boat by myself. Not saying that I'm not capable of figuring it out, but the thought of doing so at night on the Mississippi is not something I really want to try.

[Grumper]

I'm still trying to figure something out to make it down there. The problem I have is I'm by myself and have never launched/docked my boat by myself. Not saying that I'm not capable of figuring it out, but the thought of doing so at night on the Mississippi is not something I really want to try.
I'm sure that Kutter or Vince wouln't mind helping you launch and take out at all. I know I would be glad to help. I'm not sure, but I would think we would have plenty of daylight left when we get out there.

[Malichi1970]

Thanks for the offer, but I thought you guys were launching out of a private ramp. Did anyone ever say what time everyones gonna be able to make it there? I don't get off work till 2 so I can't imagine I'll be there before 4-5

[Grumper]

I will probably be getting out there around 4 or so. I will leave the official meeting up the Kutter.

[TeamWhiskers]

Ill ride down with Kutter after talking to him today. Sounds like the weather is calling for rain.. AS usual for when we get together. SO get your frogg toggs out as we will need them.

[Kutter]

It's up to you all on the times. Vince had planned on meeting me at my house around two. Vince, why don't we change that to 4? I expect to launch around 5pm and head up to Joachim creek to catch shad. Mike, you don't need to bring your boat, we will have room in one of our boats. You can meet at my house also, if you like. I'm next to 141 & Astra Way (next light east of 21). As for headin home time, hmmm, that kind depends on whether they are biting, but midnight is usually about when I head home. With it just being the few of us, we can change times to fit everyone. If Mike needs to leave earlier, not a problem for me. One good thing about this get together not being as originally planned, I don't have to haul wood for a bonfire. LOL

[TeamWhiskers]

That will work even better.. I am bringing my own spot light though!! lol

[SkipEye]

I am still working on details. Gonna talk to Gary tomorrow. We'll see, my weekend may have just gotten freed up.

My brother Piperat might be coming also, could maybe go in Gary's boat to spread out the experience level, if Gary rides with me that is.

More tomorrow.

All this confusion is Kutters fault for the last-minute plans.

[Malichi1970]

Sounds like a plan Tom, can you Pm me your address and I'll send you my cell phone number. As for leaving early no need for that, I just can't stay all night.

[TeamWhiskers]

Malichi1970
I dont want to stay all night either.. Have a lodge chicken fry I need to work. Luckily only one of them really knows ill be out fishing otherwise we would really have to put some dinks in the boat!

[Kutter]

I don't want to stay out all night either, cause, ah, well, ah,,,,,,,I'm gettin too old for that kinda thing. LOL

[cpalombo]

I wont be joining you all for this one. Have a good time guys.

CP

[Kutter]

I know Chris, and I don't blame you. I really owe you an apology for last friday's fishing trip. With my reputation, I know you were expecting an "adventure" and I didn't come through. I truly am sorry. That stupid motor wasn't supposed to make it through the whole night. I don't know why it kept running.

[Grumper]

To everybody going...Better bring some pants and maybe a long sleeve shirt, and insect repellent. The skeeters almost carried me over to Illinois the other night!:ooooh:

[TeamWhiskers]

Dont worry Darryl.. One of us will run with ya. We all will have a good time. Kutter... Just dont forget to bring the banannas for good luck! Too bad Cuz cant make it and will be flying! I hear his computer is down also, so we can tease him all we want! Anyone need any weights?
awww come on Kutter.. What type of entertainment do you have in store for us this time??

[TeamWhiskers]

Watch out Gary... He's not telling.. We know he is up to something then!

[Kutter]

I learned my lesson last week on the bugs. It is ridiculously expensive, but I just bought a Thermocell set up to keep the bugs away. In the past, I have had some bad experiences with DEET. I am yet to find someone who bought the Thermocell and didn't say it was the best way to keep the skeeters off of you. Not sure if that is the truth, or that they didn't want to admit to spending $30 on something that didn't work. LOL

Gary, what was that light you had on our jugging trip, that lit up the jugs better than my million CP light? Was that the Surefire? Another big $$ item that I have heard nothing but praise over.

[Grumper]

Gary, what was that light you had on our jugging trip, that lit up the jugs better than my million CP light? Was that the Surefire? Another big $$ item that I have heard nothing but praise over.

I just wore jeans and t-shirt the other night and had a citronella candle burning in the boat. It wasn't too bad verses last weekend. That light I was using is indeed a surefire. Stop by Dunn's and get ya one. It's a Nitrolon G2. Only about 30 bucks. I'd buy extra batteries though, they take the lithium batteries. I can tell ya they are worth their weight in gold. Makes a 6D Maglite look like a flickering candle flame.

[SkipEye]

Everyone, just officially count me out of this one.

Good luck to you all.

[TeamWhiskers]

I could use one of those lights also. My son wears down all the other batterys except for my spotlight playing light tag all the time.
Hang in there Darryl, Hopefully we all can catch up sometime soon..

[Kutter]

Everyone, just officially count me out of this one. We still like ya Darryl, even if ya aint no good. LOL

It's a Surefire Nitrolon G2. Only about 30 bucks. Makes a 6D Maglite look like a flickering candle flame.Thanks Gary. Sure made my light look like a bass light. Sorry, didn't mean to curse.

My son wears down all the other batterys except for my spotlight playing light tag all the time. One would think that a 30 year old would have grown out of such things. LOL

[Grumper]

What's the game plan boys???? I guess it's just gonna be the four of us. I figured Darryl would've called today but I just seen the "Official" no show notice..Lol.:roll_eyes: Anyway what time are we meeting up..At the boat club I presume. I don't know about you guys, but I've got big plans for tommorow.....:big_smile::crazy::cool2::0a37::0a23:

[RIVER-RAT]

Hey Gary, how far is the Arch from where you guys will be?

[Grumper]

Hey Gary, how far is the Arch from where you guys will be?

Im not sure in your boat, But me and Cuz made it to Chain of Rocks in his Big Daddy in about 45 min. So probably about a half hour. I know it's faster by water that by land. Basically when you came down last time, we are about 20 min away from the boat club. I think its about 25 river miles from the boat club to st.louis give or take a few.

[RIVER-RAT]

That's cool...I'm putting in tomarrow by the Arch and will be fishing down there in that area around the grain barges, I hope to be on the water around 7ish

[Malichi1970]

Since Mooneye Darryl isn't gonna make it are we gonna get our bait on the river?

[Kutter]

Yeah, we nearly always do. Last week, we had a problem at first, finding shad. Then I found them up Joacum creek, about half way to the dam. Didn't take no time to get twice what we needed.

[Grumper]

Yeah, we nearly always do. Last week, we had a problem at first, finding shad. Then I found them up Joacum creek, about half way to the dam. Didn't take no time to get twice what we needed.
I've been fishing out of Rush Island, and I'm still finding shad even though the water is low, so it shouldn't be a problem.

[Malichi1970]

Well, didn't get to fish much....storm rolled in and we got out just in time before it really started coming down. It was still nice to meet Kutter, Team Whiskers, Cuz, and GMVK30 hopefully next time we can actually fish.

[NANNER]

Nice meeting you as well Mike. Good to see Ol Grizzly Bear Kutter, and Vince too. Gary is a given. Hes with me all the time. :smile2: Sorry the weather didnt hold up boyz. We all know its because Kutter showed up. Those darn things follow his truck around.

Maybe next time. I'm working the next five days, then heading to fish the Cabelas Event in Henderson, KY with Vince, so wont be on the Mississippi much.

Tight Lines.

[RIVER-RAT]

Sorry to hear that fellas... I got a rather late start so I kinda lucked out I guess. I knew there was a ball game down town and decided instead of fighting the traffic, I'd just headed to Melvin Price.

It only dropped MAYBE a couple rain drops up there. I had a little trouble finding bait but in the end we (MM516, new member of the BOC:wink:) boated 6 fish, a 22, 34, and several that weighed in the low teens. Oh yeah, I caught one that was about the size of my bait on the hook!:crazy: How that little guy hooked himself I'll never know!

I'll get MM516 to post the pics as I forgot my camera at the house :embarassed:

[TeamWhiskers]

Fishing + Kutter = Thunderstorm!! What else can ya say.. I think the local weather forecasters have a deal going with Kutter that we know about! It was a fun boat ride as we did find a nice sand bar for a possible outing. Mike got to experience

[Grumper]

Nice meeting you as well Mike. Good to see Ol Grizzly Bear Kutter, and Vince too. Gary is a given. Hes with me all the time. :smile2: Sorry the weather didnt hold up boyz. We all know its because Kutter showed up. Those darn things follow his truck around.

Maybe next time. I'm working the next five days, then heading to fish the Cabelas Event in Henderson, KY with Vince, so wont be on the Mississippi much.

Tight Lines.
Mike. nice meeting you too. I keep hearing all of these stories about Kutter and a downpour...I don't know what's worse. Having bananas in the boat or getting soaked while fishing:ooooh:.........Anyway it's all good. I always have a good time fishing with Cuz whether I tear them up or not. I'm just thankful we got back to the boat club last night when we did. Talk about good timing:cool2:

[TeamWhiskers]

Way to go Cuz.. you forget to reset the date when you got your computer back from the shop? That's ok... all else fails.. blame Kutter!

[Kutter]

I could be wrong, but it appears that there is a pattern growing about throwing slurs as poor little ol me.

A little water never hurt no one, as long as there's no soap involved. Everybody complainin cause it's been so dry. Yet ya get a sprinkle or two and get your dander all up.

Gary, I know ya think the timing was right and it was, for you an Cuz in that boat of his that idles at 80 MPH. For the rest of us drownin on the way back to the dock, the timin might have been juuuust a tad off.

Besides, while you an Cuz were busy gettin his boat on the trailer, the rest of us were enjoying a great light show. I think Vince liked it best. He kept shoutin something or other everytime the lightning struck real close. I couldn't hear what he was sayin, for all the thunder and the growing swells crashing against the boat. I could be wrong, Mike could have liked it better than Vince. Hard to tell. He just sat there nice an quiet enjoying the show. He wanted to say somethin, I know, cause he was trembling with excitement holding it back. I really wanted to tell Vince about the weird way his hair was standin, but I didn't think at the time you all wanted me to let loose of the wheel long enough to go up an talk to Vince.

Anyway, I want to take this time to honor Teamwhiskers (Vince). He broke a record that has held since before records were kept. His bravery will never, ever be questioned. He is one man who can look fear straight in the face and laugh at it. I take my hat off to him and I want everybody here to know just how vast his courage is. Never before, ever, since I bought this boat, has any BOC member ridden in my boat more than once.
TILL NOW
Big round of applause!!!!!!

I think it only appropriate that the Mods check into making up a new "medal" Vince can have showing such an accomplishment. It's not some record that is likely to be broken anytime soon.

[Grumper]

Gary, I know ya think the timing was right and it was, for you an Cuz in that boat of his that idles at 80 MPH. For the rest of us drownin on the way back to the dock, the timin might have been juuuust a tad off.

Besides, while you an Cuz were busy gettin his boat on the trailer, the rest of us were enjoying a great light show.

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!:smile2: Well.....some of us got back in time. It could have been worse though, the bad part is I knew it was supposed to rain, and I still didn't bring my rain gear..Neither did Cuz! I don't know about you guys but we got caught in a torential down pour earlier that day, so we were wet already. We need to get back out there and do it again though, weather cooperates maybe sometime at the end of August or something. Oh yea,....Besides Vince, I would definetely be brave enough to ride in your boat more than once! Nothing can be worse than my buddy and his boat. I'd be willing to bet money on that. Lol.:wink:

[Malichi1970]

Well Kutter I don't know if its brave or stupid, but I'd ride with you anytime you want. I don't live far from ya so if your ever looking for a fishing partner just give me a call. As for the end of August, lets get a date set the sooner we set the date the more time everyone will have and maybe more will be able to show up. I think that wing dike we stopped at last with the big sandbar right behind it would be a great place to have a gathering. It wasn't too far from the ramp and we could run those without boats out there without much of a problem.

In the meantime I was wondering if anyone was wanting to try up at L/D 25 (I think thats where me and Cpalombo fished). Does anyone know if you can still get out on the river at the Cuiver River access ramp? I'd like to head up there early morning and fish till midday or something.

[SkipEye]

Mike, I don't know about access from Cuivre Island but there is a pay ramp just downstream from the dam. It is always open as far as I know since it is right on the river. Cost is $6.00, has trash cans, dusk to dawn light and a small dock to park your boat while you are getting your truck etc.


I live just 5 miles from the dam so I am interested in a trip any time.

[TeamWhiskers]

Tom you really are a credit to the writing industry with that article. I am standing up on the front deck holding a net getting ready to nail something and for some reason??? You decide that you want to do circles and figure 8’s in a narrow channel to get the flying carp in the air or throw me out of the boat?? I don’t know rather if you were testing bravery or to see how long it would take me to finally sit down?

The ride back was kinda cool. With the thunderstorm approaching and chasing down that barge for the 3rd time just added to the mystique of what nature has to offer. Id like to sometime see the pictures that Mike was taking or was he really documenting the event and updating his will?? Nobody will really know that one. If anyone deserves a metal it would be Captain Kutter for not only making the decision to head in as also the way he was able to run full throttle all the way back. By the way.. It is raining out now.. Are you out fishing?

[Malichi1970]

Pictures on a cell phone never turn out too good, but you can make out the dark clouds. As to Kutter doing the figure 8's in that narrow channel with you standing up personally I was enjoying every minute of it. It was kind of exciting I didn't know if we were gonna hit the bank, you were gonna fall in, or if one of us was gonna get hit by a carp. At one time I thought we may get the trifecta and do all 3....Kutter get hit, miss a turn and hit a log or the bank sending you flying into the creek. Meanwhile I sit in the middle trying not to laugh and hoping that the boat would still be able to make back to the ramp....lol :tounge_out:

Darryl anytime you want to head out just let me know and give me directions and I'll be there if I can. I work Mon.- Fri. and get home around 3:30 so weekends are better for me unless it's someplace close to me. I'd rather not drive up north on a weeknight, but I'm not completely opposed to it either.

[hovis223]

Sounds like a good time unfortunatly I don't have the kitchen pass

[TeamWhiskers]

Mike.. You have to be fearless riding not only with Kutter, but that boat rocket that Cuz drives. I cant wait to get mine done now..

[Grumper]

Went out fishing with Kitter today, caught my first fish over 20lbs in a couple of months. It weighed in at 20lbs, 3oz. As soon as Kutter sends me the pics, I'll post it.

[RIVER-RAT]

Went out fishing with Kitter today, caught my first fish over 20lbs in a couple of months. It weighed in at 20lbs, 3oz. As soon as Kutter sends me the pics, I'll post it.

Good Job Gary!! I'm glad to hear that the elusive large kitty has been nabbed!

Where did you guys go? What were you using for bait?

[Grumper]

Good Job Gary!! I'm glad to hear that the elusive large kitty has been nabbed!

Where did you guys go? What were you using for bait?
We ended up fishing right below the boat ramp at Truman Access. We were using large goldfish for bait. I did get to break in my new Penn 220.

[Grumper]

Oh by the way Vince, While fishing with Kutter, we had nothing but blue skies. No rain this time!:smile2:

[TeamWhiskers]

Wow... Im totally speachless!