“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.
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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