Posts Tagged Fishing
Tips for Catching More Fish in Early Spring
Posted by Will Hanke in Fishing, Tips & Tricks on April 15th, 2013
One of the best meals on a Missouri float trip is a fish fry. And what could be better than frying up the freshest fish ever from your catch of the day? Experienced Missouri anglers find that fishing in early spring requires different fishing strategies than those used in summer and fall. Early spring water is still generally cold. The following early spring fishing tips will help you with catching more fish. Read the rest of this entry »
Featured Outfitter – The Landing Current River
Posted by Will Hanke in Places to Float, Promotions on July 23rd, 2012
Everyone has a person in their life that is, let’s just say, froo-froo. They want the nicer things in life. They don’t like the hot days of summer, they don’t like the idea of sleeping on the hard ground, and they certainly don’t like the idea of eating from a can over a fire. While those things are all a part of the camping experience, we have to take the time and appreciate the differences between us all.
For those that want to avoid a hot tent, The Landing Current River is just the place. This riverside resort is you’re place to get a nice comfortable rest before and after your float trip. Read the rest of this entry »
Fly Fishing Tips & Tricks to Make It Enjoyable For Everyone
Posted by Will Hanke in Fishing on August 16th, 2010
People all over Missouri truly enjoy the sport of fly fishing and it is a pastime individuals of all ages can participate in. There are several tips and tricks which a person can try which will increase skills and make it much more enjoyable experience. The following article contains bits and pieces of information which will help everyone from the expert to the novice, make the most of the fly fishing experience.
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Float Trips Make For an Adventurous Date
Posted by Will Hanke in Float Trips on July 26th, 2010
Dinner and a movie have become one of the most common types of date that many of us have been on. Generally when one first starts dating in our teens or early twenties these types of dates are fine. As many of us get older, we have been on countless dates like this and have started to dread the common “dinner and a movie” date. Nothing is more dreadful then going on the same type of date over and over again. It seems like the only thing that changes is maybe the food or the person on this type of date. Instead of going on one of these boring dates, be a little adventurous and try taking a date on a float trip on one of the beautiful Missouri Rivers and add a little spice to your dating life.
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Types of Fish Found in Missouri – Part Two
Posted by Will Hanke in Fishing on July 15th, 2010
This is part two of our series on fish in Missouri. Read part one
Muskie are strong, big and ferocious fish and with regular stocking, Missouri lakes are now home to a large population of these fish. Muskies were first introduced to Missouri in 1966 in Pomme de Terre Lake and several other small lakes throughout the area. Five lakes are popular sites for experienced anglers looking for this particular fish: Pomme de Terre, Lake 35 (Busch Conservation Area), Henry Sever, Fellows and Hazel Creek.
Spoonbill or paddlefish have no bones and spend most of the time feeding on zooplankton. Fish of this species are some of the largest in North America, and can grow to weigh more than 100 pounds. Paddlefish are indigenous to the Mississippi, Missouri and Osage River basins in the state and populations are maintained at Table Rock, Lake of the Ozarks and Truman through annual stocking.
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Types of Fish Found in Missouri
Posted by Will Hanke in Fishing on July 8th, 2010
Game fishing is a great pastime which is sure to be enjoyed by people of all ages and if you are planning a trip to Missouri this summer, you need to become educated about the many different types of fish to be found in the lakes and rivers. Whether you are a fly fisherman looking for a trout or prefer a more traditional fish, Missouri rivers and reservoirs are sure to have something you would love to catch.
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