Freshwater Drum (Gaspergou)
I almost always catch freshwater drum (gaspergou, sheephead) when I am fishing in the Missouri River. They can easily be caught with hook and worm or a lure such as a crankbait. […]
2016
Long Nose Gar
My friend caught this Long Nose Gar on cut bluegill and we released it to fight another day. I know some people hate gar but this fish earned my respect for reaching a nice size. Swim on my friend. […]
What Bait Do You Use?
Everyone wants to know what bait you use to catch fish. So I provided a list of bait I frequently use to catch catfish on the Big Muddy. Goldeye, Carp and other favorites are all listed. […]
Wingdikes: Why I Fish them
I started fishing wing dikes for one reason and one reason only: Safety.Oh and they are also a great place to catch all species of fish. […]
What Is A Current Stream? Why You Should Fish It.
A current seam is the change in speed in river current where the main flow of water is obstructed by some object or structure in the river. It is also a prime spot to fish for big blues looking to ambush bait in the current.
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My Dad: The Reason For My Fishing Addiction
My Dad & Me I still remember like it happened yesterday: The day I got hooked on fishing and became an addict. I could not have been very old because I was fishing with the […]
What Rods Do You Use?
People always want to know what rods I use to fish for Catfish on the Missouri River. In this post I detail my go to rods, that I can’t live without. […]
What Reels Do You Use?
Everyone has a favorite brand of reel and they are usually expensive, but I have a good mix of inexpensive and higher cost reels. Cat fishing should not break the bank. Here is a list of the reels I use. […]
What Monofilament Do You Use?
I mainly use braid, but I have decided to give Monofilament a try because it is inexpensive and I found it easier to manage when you are not very good at using a bait cast reel. This post list the brands I prefer to use. […]