Missouri River @ St. Joe 2008

Discussion in 'MISSOURI RIVERS TALK' started by Bigbluefisherman, Feb 25, 2008.

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  1. Feb 25, 2008 #1
    Bigbluefisherman

    Bigbluefisherman New Member

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    Craig and I went out today north of St. Joe. Ended up with a few small channel cats, the biggest only a couple #s. The weather was half way decent for a change. It is just good to be out again! Hopefully the cold weather is just about over. I am ready to chase the big blues. Did anyone else have any luck this weekend?
     
    Bigbluefisherman, Feb 25, 2008
    Bigbluefisherman, Feb 25, 2008
  3. Feb 25, 2008 #2
    Todd Strong

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    Good to see ya opened the Saint Joseph thread. Started on the boat sunday got the interior gutted. Might be more work than I expected, but I think I will like it when its done. It will probably be awhile before I get to go out.

    Keep us posted on how you do.
     
    Todd Strong, Feb 25, 2008
    Todd Strong, Feb 25, 2008

  5. Feb 25, 2008 #3
    Bigbluefisherman

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    Todd,

    Let me know if you need a hand...I would be willing to come help you out.

    Matt
     
    Bigbluefisherman, Feb 25, 2008
    Bigbluefisherman, Feb 25, 2008
  6. Feb 25, 2008 #4
    Todd Strong

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    When I get things lined out, I'll give ya a call. Have to get the aluminum cut and welded for the console and live well first. Already cut and fit drivers console.
     
    Todd Strong, Feb 25, 2008
    Todd Strong, Feb 25, 2008
  7. Feb 26, 2008 #5
    cook

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    Ya putting in at French Bottoms?

    Bank fished there,did better on drum than cats.
     
    cook, Feb 26, 2008
    cook, Feb 26, 2008
  8. Feb 26, 2008 #6
    Bigbluefisherman

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    I put in at french bottoms most of the time....but I also put in at nodaway and sometimes evan contrary creek. I have caught quite a few nice cats in the St. Joe area.
     
    Bigbluefisherman, Feb 26, 2008
    Bigbluefisherman, Feb 26, 2008
  9. Feb 27, 2008 #7
    catchase

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    Hey guys nice to see St. Joe on here. i have only fished the MO 3 times all last year in the heat of the summer on a 17 ft bass tracker. we really had no idea where to fish. we ended up behing the trail dams where the water was slow and fairly shallow. looks like we need to learn how to hold the boat up in front of wing dams with longer anchor ropes. i am getting my 16 ft river john flat bottom ready for this year. i have a 25HP johnson on it. Will that be enough power? we always put in south of st joe. can't remember the name of the ramp. Any help on the river would be great.
     
    catchase, Feb 27, 2008
    catchase, Feb 27, 2008
  10. Feb 28, 2008 #8
    Bigbluefisherman

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    Jeff,

    Sure 16ft with a 25ph motor will be fine...thats what I started out in. Depending on what you are after, will depend on where you want to fish. If you want to catch flatheads, behind the wing dykes is a good place to find them, fish with live bait. Blue cats like faster water. Fish for them along the channel side where the water is moving. Use cut bait for blues. Channel cats...you can catch just about anywhere, use whatever you can find that stinks to catch them. I will look for you whenever I'm out and about this summer. I have a 17 ft roughneck with a 90 hp mercury on it, if you see me stop and say hi.

    Matt
     
    Bigbluefisherman, Feb 28, 2008
    Bigbluefisherman, Feb 28, 2008
  11. Feb 28, 2008 #9
    kmcalester

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    GOOD POST, MIGHT HAVETO HEAD UP TO BUCH. COUNTY.
     
    kmcalester, Feb 28, 2008
    kmcalester, Feb 28, 2008
  12. Feb 28, 2008 #10
    catchase

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    Thanks Matt.....
     
    catchase, Feb 28, 2008
    catchase, Feb 28, 2008
  13. Mar 2, 2008 #11
    KEITH GRUMMEL

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    did anyone go out yeasterday? We didnt have any luck just wanted to see what they were biting on.
     
    KEITH GRUMMEL, Mar 2, 2008
    KEITH GRUMMEL, Mar 2, 2008
  14. Mar 3, 2008 #12
    KEITH GRUMMEL

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    WHATS A GOOD BAIT FOR THIS TIME OF THE YEAR ON THE MISSOURI RIVER. I JUST STARTED RIVER FISHING LAST YEAR, I MAINLY FISH PONDS OR LAKES. I AM STILL PRETTY GREEN AT THE RIVER.
     
    KEITH GRUMMEL, Mar 3, 2008
    KEITH GRUMMEL, Mar 3, 2008
  15. Mar 4, 2008 #13
    Todd Strong

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    Fresh cut shad seems to work the best now.
     
    Todd Strong, Mar 4, 2008
    Todd Strong, Mar 4, 2008
  16. Mar 4, 2008 #14
    Bigbluefisherman

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    Todd said it right....Shad is best this time of year.
     
    Bigbluefisherman, Mar 4, 2008
    Bigbluefisherman, Mar 4, 2008
  17. Mar 5, 2008 #15
    Todd Strong

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    Is anyone going out this weekend, Sunday looks to be a decent day to hit the missouri. The long range forecast looks to be little warmer than it has been for a long period of time.
     
    Todd Strong, Mar 5, 2008
    Todd Strong, Mar 5, 2008
  18. Mar 5, 2008 #16
    KEITH GRUMMEL

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    I may go out on sunday afternoon and put a couple of poles in the water.
     
    KEITH GRUMMEL, Mar 5, 2008
    KEITH GRUMMEL, Mar 5, 2008
  19. Mar 6, 2008 #17
    Todd Strong

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    Now they have changed the forecast for Sunday :crazy: to partly cloudy and a high of 39. :angry:
     
    Todd Strong, Mar 6, 2008
    Todd Strong, Mar 6, 2008
  20. Mar 6, 2008 #18
    Angler2007

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    yes, but next wed. 63 and sunny. Might just have to put the boat in the water.
     
    Angler2007, Mar 6, 2008
    Angler2007, Mar 6, 2008
  21. Mar 7, 2008 #19
    Todd Strong

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    Sounds good Dave, But they changed the forecast to a little. I think I will work on the boat this weekend.
     
    Todd Strong, Mar 7, 2008
    Todd Strong, Mar 7, 2008
  22. Mar 7, 2008 #20
    Bigbluefisherman

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    This weather drives me nuts...hopefully this is the last shot of crappy weather for the winter. Things are looking up for next week.

    Todd,

    How is the boat coming along?
     
    Bigbluefisherman, Mar 7, 2008
    Bigbluefisherman, Mar 7, 2008
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