“Time will pass and seasons will come and go.” – Roy Bean
The end of the fishing season on the rivers here in Missouri for me has come to the end of the season. On sunny days I will still float the river but fishing will have to wait until spring.
I know you all are probably getting tired of hearing my fishing stories so I will keep today’s blog short. I put in the river at 8:30 a.m. and the temperature was 30 degrees. The “weather guessers” were calling for a high of 60. The fourth cast of the day I caught a largemouth bass. It appeared the fishing would be good toaday. So I thought.
The wind was a force I really didn’t want to deal with. At one point I was going through a shallow, swift area of the river when a wind gust hit me head on and actually pushed me and the yak back up river against the current. It made it pretty difficult to fish.
That morning I caught 2 large mouth bass and one smallmouth bass. Oh well a bad day on the river is better than a good day at work. After lunch it didn’t get any better. I caught 1 smallmouth and 2 perch and that was it. It wasn’t the way I wanted to end the fishing season but next season will be here before we know it.
It was a good year. The Big River really is becoming a trophy smallmouth bass area. The largest one I caught, actually put in the boat, was 16 inches. Here in Missouri it takes approximately 7 to 9 years for them to grow to 15 inches. I also caught a 19 inch largemouth and an 8 pound channel cat.
I want to thank my high school friends David Tripp and Mark Nelson for taking time out of their busy schedules and doing some fishing with me. I had a good time and hope you two did also.
Thanks for taking the time to read my blog. It is very much appreciated. I hope you enjoyed the photos. Photography is one of my passions. Remember to spread the love, be kind to each other and above all, respect each other.
All the photos were taken on the Big River near Desloge, MO.
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I loved the photos that you provide with your blogs…every one tugs at that part of my soul that feels like home. My memories of going fishing with dad, co-workers, or friends, particularly on the Big River, are brought to mind with every blog…whether you are camping, fishing, or just a nice trip in your yak. I will miss your fishing blogs but will continue to read whatever you post 😁
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Once again thank you for your kind words and support. It is deeply appreciated.
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Your fishing is always adventurous 😉beautiful pics.
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Thank you very much.
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My goal is one day to be as good a writer as you are. 🤠
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Lol,stop it.you already are and you are also good at pictures😀
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But thank you❤️
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It looks beautiful!
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It was. That particular Missouri stream has some beautiful scenery.
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I can certainly see why you would enjoy posting about it! 💕
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I wish everyone could see it in person. My pics doesn’t do it justice.
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It’s always better in person ☺
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Beautiful river and such wonderful scenery, what a fantastic place to fish your’e a lucky man!
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I know I am. There is some beautiful bluffs along the bank and a Bald Eagle is seen from time to time.
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So true, fishing is my favorite pass time.
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