What the hell happened to all those who were wishing/hoping for high water so they could get on that great bite that goes with it? Think you boys have it bad? My rig hasn’t seen water since December 2013. Because of the high water we have no open ramps unless you want to drag your boat over 5+ miles of dirty dusty gravel roads to a mud ramp and maybe, just maybe you will have a spot within a 300yd walk to park in. Yeah, you got it bad. Cry me a river.

They are thinking of me. That’s why they flush.
Got tired of beating my head against the wall fishing for eyes and crappies that just can’t see in the muddy Miss., so I convert to catfish. Fish is fish.

The local geese are picking and cleaning their nesting areas. Buzzards have been here for a couple weeks. Maples and willows will likely be starting to sprout leaves around the end of the week. The maple buds look to want to burst now. That has more to do with hours and strength of sunlight than temps. Frost is still pushing my canopy stakes out so it’s not gone yet, but enough has left to let the water sink into the soil. Fields are starting to dry on top. Catfish are still lethargic but starting to follow the shad to the shallower bars and flats on sunny days. Rivers are muddy and swift as usual and only going to get worse as the north melts. Sure sucks to live at the lower end of the sewer pipe. Tell your friend to stay in God’s country Mossy.

As soon as the river opens up. Been going for 2 weeks down here on 18.

They’re feeding on piles of dead hogs down here.

I hope those who diss the EPA and the clean water act remember what is being written in this thread.

Our bait shop in Lansing in the 60’s and 70’s was open 24hrs a day 7 days a week 365 days a year. Because that’s when people fished.

Don’t use a gps. A gps puts everybody in my front yard. 6 times in the past 2 years.

Poor baby. You really have it bad.
All our ramps to the river have been locked out since late march.

I think you need a permit for private zoos.

Going to mow the yard tomorrow.

You call them ‘hillbillies’, I would call them ‘wise’.
You’re the ones who packed up and left, leaving the area to them.

My ankles hurt.

Then I’d just stay behind ‘ethel’ knowing I’ll still get where I’m going in due time and in one piece. A few of us can still remember what it was like to drive in the winter before we could afford anything with 4 wheel drive. Some of those habits don’t leave.

White knuckled drivers? Are you sure about that?
What the hell is wrong with driving in a safe manner for you and your vehicle Mr. Insurance Man?
If you guys are in such a hurry to get somewhere on days like this, leave home earlier.

Sooooo, what happens when it’s shut down for maintenance?
What happens when the power goes out for whatever reason?

Trapper’s pack basket. add-ons are up to your imagination.

If you are talking about the upper miss. fish and wildlife refuge system, you are correct.

Where I’m located, south of the refuge system, I’m correct. Backed by a call to my local CO last night. The only reason I posted is because I still use a pistol to dispatch fur in my traps which consists of shooting over open water, no matter the distance.

B BK, pistols are not included in the law you speak of.

Way to go boys. now you’re gonna have all those darned iowa guys coming up to pool 2 and camping out on all the hot spots.
Nice fish Jon.
Anybody seen dee zee around? Kinda miss him.

Randy, I was talking about when there is no or little moisture in the ground, the cold/frost goes deep causing water mains to freeze and burst.

Plan on some very deep frost and the problems that go with it if you don’t some sub-soil moisture or a deep snow pack this winter.

Black connector Dave.

You’d have to go back a long long way in time to find the origin of most of those named places. You’ll find that a lot people lived on the high ground in the river proper before the coe forced them out with the lock and dam system Those same people named most of those places or those places were named for.
I’d be interested in the 90 yr old guy’s reaction when you tell him the name “Minn. Slough”, which he’s been fishing his whole life, just don’t cut it anymore and you want to rename it.

And why ruin the mystery?

Hey gamblin man! You already lost your wife’s house on another thread. Be carefull.

If you’re getting that much spray your motor isn’t set right.

Still too slow to catch sheep eh?
Well, one good thing about Iowa, at least they don’t have any “I’m in charge here” folks walking around on their elbows with both middle fingers up their whatzit claiming they know what’s best for the AIS issue.
Any success stories about that yet?

Still collecting unused sears catalogs for a while yet. But don’t tell anyone.

Buzz, just exactly how long do you think that water stays in your motor? Just a couple seconds is my guess. Not enough to heat it to kill. Hold your hand under your pisser. Is that hot enough to kill zebs?
Editors note; the second to last sentence opened the door to public comment. Have at it boys and girls.