We couldn't have asked for better weather. It was in the 90's all 4 days, with a little rain on the 3rd day. That didn't bother us, too much, because, the sun was still fighting to shine through the clouds. We ended up floating Baptist Camp to Round Spring (We rented the canoe from Carr's Canoe Rental. IMO They are the best down there in service, and price.)
My friend HH was using a light baitcasting set up, and managed to break off the first 3 guides of his rod. He was still able to fish, but couldn't feel the lure in the water, and any hits. That didn't matter....He was catching fish. He caught all kinds. Smallmouth, rainbow, gar, a sucker fish, and a surprise brown. That brown was a 17" beefy beauty! He doesn't think too much of trout, but was very impressed with that fish.
I had a difficult time fishing. Just when I thought I figured out what the fish were looking for...I was wrong. They had me guessing the entire time. I still caught some fish, but the fishing was just not the same for me as it has been in previous years. None the less, I had an awesome time.
Every year this river shows us something different. This year we saw a water moccasin swimming to the shore. I had some mink's start emptying out a hollowed out log I was standing next to, thinking I was going to steal their stockpile of crayfish and food. Seen a Red Headed Wood Pecker. The icing on the cake had to be the Bald Eagle who flew towards us, and perched itself in a tree about 30 yards away from us, and took off back up river after I snapped a few pictures of it. What a beautiful thing!
All in all it was a great trip. Next year, I think we are going to venture out and explore some new waters. Possibly some other rivers in Missouri or maybe the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
Here's a short video I made of clips and still pictures from the trip.
(It might not work if trying to view it from a mobile device or tablet.)
Note: Maximize the video for best viewing results. You'll see the bald eagle better, and the rest of the video better :)
Looks like you guys had a great time. Almost appears as though the water was a little off-color?
ReplyDeleteThe Current is pretty hard to beat , it's nice to catch smallies , browns and rainbows all from the same river float!
I love the fact that we can catch browns, rainbows, and smallies on the same river during the same float. The water seemed a bit high, but I didn't notice a difference in color, but I only go down there once a year, so, I could be wrong.
DeleteAwesome Stuff, Justin!! That eagle is pretty amazing
ReplyDeleteThanks, man! The eagle was definitly one of the coolest parts of the trip to me. It was awesome seeing it fly towards us, and then to see it dive down and fly away was something else.
DeleteGreat video. That brown was really nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks, for watching! That brown was gorgeous! Not going to lie...I was a little jealous that I didn't hook up with it.
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