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Toggle this category Special Forums
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Introduce yourselfMake yourself at home... |
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General Angling DiscussionFish talk... anything to do with fishing of any kind. Subforums: |
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Conservation IssuesDiscuss what's right and wrong with governing rules and laws and may be someone important could take note of what the common man has to say... MDC - DNR - AFG - ODWC - IDNR - KDWP |
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Missouri Stream Teamshttp://www.mostreamteam.org/ |
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Short StoriesFishy or outdoor stories of course. Poster of the story must be the author- no copy and pasting a favor story off another site please. |
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Tips & TricksYou know... trailering boats, equipment maintenance, fishing techniques, staying warm & dry, safety issues, internet shopping tips, boat & motor maintenance, special rigging-- you finish the list. |
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PhotographyRolan Duffield is a retired photo engineer who has blessed us with his offer to host this forum. Take advantage of this opportunity to discuss outdoor photo issues in photography, digital or conventional. |
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Product ReviewBuy something and loved it? Hated it? Or just want some advise on an item you want to get but aren't sure if they're worth it... this is a place where you can share thoughts and experiences. |
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Boat ReviewIncluding boats, motors, trolling motors, fish finders, GPS and navigation devices... |
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Buy - Sell - TradeSubforums: |
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Fishing EventsFeel free to post any fishing tournaments or seminars in this 6 state region that OAF members would be interested in hearing about. |
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Prayer RequestsThis is a simple forum... post any prayer requests you have. This isn't magic--nothing too heavy, just prayer.
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Support ForumA member suggested we start a new forum pertaining to support for one another. It's a great idea.
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Toggle this category Ozark's Lakes
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Upper Lake TaneycomoGeneration Schedule
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Lower Taneycomo"Well kept secret" as it is called. Good warmwater and coldwater fishing here including some nice black bass and big brown trout. What a combination!
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Table Rock LakeTop bass lake in the Midwest. Good walleye, crappie and white bass. Subforums: |
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Upper Bull ShoalsIt's known for it's walleye... big walleye, and spring white bass runs. And don't forget about the crappie!! Discussions includes Beaver & Swan Creeks.
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Lower Bull ShoalsThis lake is so long and diverse we have to split it up. Great walleye and bass lake and pretty good crappie too!
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Beaver LakeThe upper most Corps lake on the White River System nestled in the gorgeous NW Arkansas hills. One of the premier Striper lakes in the US, and also contains Hybrid Stripers and White Bass, along with many other species. |
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Lake NorforkSitting on the AR/MO border, this wonderfully scenic lake hosts all 3 members of the Striper Family, as well as black bass, crappie and others. |
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Greer's Ferry LakeSometimes overshadowed by the incredible tailwater trout fishing below the lake, this beautiful lake in north-central AR has all the common sport fish of the region, plus Walleye and Hybrid Stripers, for which the lake currently holds World Record status. |
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Pomme De Terre LakeProbably the smallest Corps of Engineers lake in the Ozarks, this 7,800 acre beauty hosts all the basic fishing species plus the bonus of a well-established population of Muskies. |
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Stockton LakeLocated in SW Missouri, this lake is a beautiful body of water, known for it's white bass off windy points, walleye along it's channel drops and crappie fishing at night. |
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Truman LakeThis is a fish-catchin' lake if there ever was one... catch crappie year round. Bring extra props though if you're fishing the lake--lots and lots of trees. |
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Lake of the OzarksThe home of the ozarkian cigar boat... but still a great fishery. Fantastic bass and crappie lake. Hit those docks for some big slabs! |
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Grand LakeNortheast Oklahome
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Fellows Lake, Springfield Lake, McDaniels LakeThe lakes that surround Springfield |
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Other Ozark LakesFor those who frequent lakes in and out of the Ozarks not listed on OAF, this is the place to share fishing reports and information about the lakes you fish the most. |
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Toggle this category Ozark's Tailwaters
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White RiverLocated below Bull Shoals Lake
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Norfork TailwaterLocated below Norfork Lake.
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Little Red RiverThis world famous trout fishery is where the current world record Brown Trout was caught, a 40#4oz. monster. A tailwater below Greers Ferry Lake AR, rich in trout forage to quickly grow its resident Brown, Brook, Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout. |
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Beaver Tailwater/Upper White RiverThis is the upper-most cold water tailwater on the White River System. Though it flows only several miles before meeting Table Rock Lake, this beauty holds Brown, Rainbow, Brook and Cutthroat Trout as well as White Bass and even some renegade Hybrid Stripers from Beaver Lake. |
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Truman Tailwater/Upper Osage RiverThis large tailwater is one section of the Osage River and is the headwaters of Lake of the Ozarks. It is a major fish factory, when water releases attract baitfish, containing Hybrid Stripers and White Bass, Walleye, Catfish and about everything else that swims the lake. |
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Bagnell Dam Tailwater/Lower Osage RiverThis very large tailwater river is the final stretch of Osage River before its eventual confluence with the Missouri River. Its waters hold a smorgasbord of fish, most notably Stripers, Hybrid Stripers, White Bass and Catfish. |
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Powersite Dam TailwaterThis was the first dam constructed on the historic White River, being completed in 1915. It is the dam that created Lake Taneycomo, and the headwaters of Bull Shoals Lake. Any specie that swims in Bull Shoals Lake can be caught there under the right seasonal and water conditions.
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Toggle this category Ozark's Rivers, Streams & Creeks
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North Fork of the White RiverSouthern Missouri sports some amazing spring-fed streams and the NFOW is at the top of the list. But you better bring your A-game... it's pools and riffles are a challenge for the best fly caster and the trout are not easily fooled. Subforums: |
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Bryant CreekGreat smallmouth stream. |
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Eleven Point RiverGreat float fishing, incredible scenery, hatches and springs... what more can you ask for? Subforums: |
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Current RiverSome would say the finest trout stream in the state... in the midwest. Trout and smallmouth bass, fly or spin... you can't go wrong floating this river. Subforums: |
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St. Francis RiverThe St. Francis River, one of MO's finest and most diverse. From its headwaters in the St. Francois mountains to where it exits Missouri in the Southeast Mo. lowlands, it starts at one of the highest elevations and leaves at the lowest. The upper end is home to clear waters and fast runs. Whitewater championships are held in the upper reaches in the spring flood season. After the Little St. Francis and Big River enter in, the river forms deep runs with riffles at each end. It is dammed up from near Greenville to Wappapello Dam forming a 44,000 lake for flood control. After that it becomes a lowland river, slow and deep, full of silt, to Wilhelmina at Mo.'s lowest point. |
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Spring River (Mo/Ar)Mammoth Springs |
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Gasconade RiverSubforums: |
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Sac & Little Sac RiversThese great little rivers flow from near Springfield to form the two arms of Stockton Lake. They contain healthy populations of resident smallmouth, spotted bass and panfish, and receive excellent spring runs of White Bass and Walleye. |
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Niangua RiverThis river is a tributary of Lake of the Ozarks. It is best known as a trout fishery below its confluence with Bennett Spring and as a popular float stream. It is a very good Smallmouth fishery, and the lower river below Tunnel Dam receives a good spring run of Hybrid Stripers and White Bass. |
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Black RiverLocated in Reynolds County, the Black River is one of the prettiest rivers in the state. Very very clear water. You can see the rocks on the bottom in 10-12 feet of water. Very nice smallmouth stream. But the clear water can make it tough to fish sometimes too. |
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August A. Busch Conservation AreaThe Busch Conservation Area has 72 fishable lakes and ponds (photo left) ranging from tiny ponds of a few hundred square yards to the expansive 182-acre Lake 33. The 550 acres of water provide opportunities to catch bass, catfish, trout, muskie, crappie, and sunfish. The visitor center has 120 rental boats, bait, tackle, and licenses and will direct you to the lake managed for the fish species you’re after. There are 43 fishing of which 4 are disabled accessible. |
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Bourbeuse RiverThe Bourbeuse River (French for 'muddy') is located in east-central Missouri, in the Ozarks region, and is one of two major tributaries of the Meramec River, the other being Big River. The river flows to the northeast from its source near the locale of Dillon in Phelps County, through Maries County, Gasconade County, Crawford County, and Franklin County, where it discharges into the Meramec River near Moselle.
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Pomme De Terre RiverThis little jewel in south-central MO is the primary tributary of Pomme De Terre Lake. It has a good population of resident Smallmouth and panfish, and receives an excellent spring run of White Bass. |
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Finley RiverThis tributary of the James River has great Smallmouth and panfish resident populations and is a great small float-fishing stream above and below the town of Ozark MO. |
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James RiverThis major tributary of Table Rock Lake develops its character over a journey of many miles, from the pristine upper river above Springfield MO where Smallmouth and panfish are plentiful, to the excellent Smallmouth and Spotted Bass float-fishing through its lower reaches. It also receives spring runs of big White Bass and Walleye. Subforums: |
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Crane CreekCrane, Mo
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Capps CreekThis pretty little creek just west of Monett MO is stocked periodically with Rainbow and Brown Trout by the MDC. There is also nicely restored, historic mill and dam, Jolly Mill. |
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Elk RiverNoel, Mo.
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Shoal Creeknear Neosho, Mo |
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Hickory CreekThis small stream runs through the center of Neosho, Missouri before meeting up with Shoal Creek. An improving white ribbon trout stream, Hickory benefits from periodic winter stocking courtesy of the adjacent Neosho National Fish Hatchery. |
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Spring & Neosho Rivers (OK)These two rivers are tributaries of Grand Lake O' the Cherokees in OK. Its flow traverses part of SW MO, the corner of KS, and into OK where it receives spring runs of many species most notably White Bass and Hybrid Stripers. |
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Arkansas River (OK)This huge prairie river traverses the state of Oklahoma and holds one of the relatively few self-sustaining populations of inland Striped Bass in the country. Opportunities to catch trophy Stripers, as well as Hybrid Stripers and White Bass exist throughout this great fishery, year-round. |
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Upper and Lower Illinois River (OK)The upper 70 miles of this river above Tenkiller Lake are easy-flowing with mild rapids and are protected as a Scenic River. The Illinois River is loved for its natural beauty in the Oklahoma Ozark Hills, its recreational value as a paddling stream, and its smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing. It also has a nice spring run of White Bass.
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Kings RiverNear Eureka Springs, Ar.
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Buffalo RiverBuffalo National Park |
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Crooked CreekNear Yelleville, Ar
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Wild Trout Creeks & StreamsBlue Ribbons waters including Blue Springs Creek, Barren Fork Creek, Mill Creek, Brown Branch Springs... |
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Other Ozark WatersIf your lake, river or creek isn't listed among the dozens of forums here, start a topic here and share your special place and experiences. |
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James A. Reed Conservation AreaThe James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area is located in Jackson County, south of Highway 50, near Lee's Summit. This wildlife area was established in 1952 when Mrs. Nell Reed donated 731 acres of land to the Missouri Department of Conservation in memory of her husband, Senator James A. Reed. |
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Toggle this category Ozark's Trout Parks
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Bennett Springs State ParkThe third largest spring in Missouri provides one and a half miles of spring branch fishing and 12 miles of Red ribbon fishing on the Niangua river for Rainbows and Trophy Browns. First stocked in 1900 and acquired by the state in 1923, it continues as a popular destination. Subforums: |
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Montauk State ParkMontauk Spring is the headwaters of the Current River. The spring section of the State Park is flies only. It is a mid sized spring creek, usually well stocked with rainbows. The stream is anything goes as it winds around the campground section of the park. The stretch from below the campground to the trophy water, is flats and riffles and can see some big browns that have migrated upstream from Tan Vat. Subforums: |
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U.S.A. - South Region |
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U.S.A. - West Region |
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U.S.A. - North Region |
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U.S.A. - Alaska |
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Europe, Asia and the Down Under |
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Toggle this category Fly Fishing
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Fly RecipesFly Recipes posted by you, the angler who knows what works best, looks best and is best for your waters... Ozark Waters. |
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Fly Tying Discussions & EntymologyDiscuss fly tying, as well as questions and requests for fly recipes here. Oh yes... and bugs too. |
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General Flyfishing TopicsWhatever it is about flyfishing... let 'er rip! |
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Rods/Reels/Lines/Leaders/WadersWhatever you can buy pertaining to fly fishing... |
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Casting DiscussionsThis is the area for cast-a-ways... |
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Proper Knots & Sharp HooksFamous author and fishing legend, Lefty Kreh, says two of the most critical issues for fishermen to master are properly tying the right knots and keeping hooks sharp for quick penetration into fish. |
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Books, Videos, Links & LiteratureStart a library of information by sharing what you know and where you read it. |
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Rod BuildingRolan Duffield has been building rods for as long as I've known him and much longer. He knows the ends and outs... and if he doesn't know, he'll find out. |
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ArticlesSubmitted by common folk, these are features and how-to articles aimed to help all of us with our fishing. |
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Fly Fishing Clubs & OrganizationsMeeting notices, newsletters and links to all the fly fishing organizations and chapters in the OAF area. If you have news to share, please post it here. |
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Fly Swaps & other ActivitiesFly Swaps, exchanges, giftings and other organized activites coordinated here. |
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Toggle this category Bass Fishing
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General Bass Fishing DiscussionsNew techniques... and old ones. How deep are they?? Did those guys really catch those frozen bass from Florida and try to weigh them in?!?!? |
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TournamentsFrom professional, pro/am to club outings... share the secrets that will win the big money... Not! Oh well, I tried. |
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Equipment - Rods/Reels/Line/and all the other toysNew lures on the scene; new and improved line; the latest and greatest bait casting reel and the new rod you've only dreamed of. Subforums: |
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Pan FishCrappie, blue gill, goggleye... |
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Cats and DogsCatfish, spoonbill and other scaleless creatures |
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Carp, the Other White MeatSuckers, buffalo and anything else you can stick or shoot with an arrow. |
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ArticlesGeneral articles by fishermen about fishing. |
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WalleyeGreat sport fish... just happens to be great eating too! Missouri & Arkansas has some fantastic walleye fishing opportunities and you can find some of them here. |
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StripersAsk bass fishermen what the best bass species is and you will get differing passionate opinions. But, what is the most impressive family of bass? Stripers, Hybrids and Whites, the Striper Family, get my vote. |
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Big GameWhite Tail, Mule Deer, Elk, Moose, Buffalo |
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Migratory BirdsDucks, Geese, Grouse, Snipe, Dove |
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Small GameLittle fury creatures |
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Upland BirdsQuail, Pheasant |
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All Other Hunting StuffIf it doesn't fit anywhere else, it goes here. |
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LodgingShare with all the best... and worse places to stay. |
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Camping & R.V. ParksFor the rest of us who pitch a tent or pull a trailer... where do we go?? |
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Canoe & KayakingOutfitter information for rental... and sales. Where to go float- what to expect. Missouri & Arkansas have some of the finest rivers is the country for floating - explore!! |
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RecipesHow do you cook fish? Do you cut the heads off?? I can't stand to eat something that's looking back at me!!! |
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Exotic Fishing Places & TripsShare experiences and dreams... Alaska, Brazil, Chili, Russia... places here in the states like the San Juan... all the places you'd like to visit. Subforums: |
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EateriesShare your favorite (or not) places to dine out... around the fishing hole or around home.
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General ChatA gathering place... to be used when your topic doesn't fit anyplace else. |
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Autos and BikesHaving trouble with transportation? There's people in the know who may lend a hand here.
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Geek SquadNO... not Best Buy. There those that think like a computer and understand how they lwork and then there's those who don't have a clue. This is a place to share and learn. |
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DiscoveryInteresting and exciting places on the internet. Nasa comes to mind. There's so much to learn in our world and the internet can be a great tool to do just that. |
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Finance & InvestmentPlace to share how you made your millions... or lost them. |
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Shopping SuggestionsShare with the community where you find great deals on the internet or elsewhere. |
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Favorite ForwardsThose forwards... love to hate them. But some are worth while. Instead of sending them on to your friends and family, post them here... or do both.
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Favorite VideosYou know- YouTube and others. Share them here. |
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Calendar of EventsUpcoming events that we all might want to know about. |
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GardeningFor all you guys and gals with green thumbs. |
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Deadliest CatchSorry... as a regular viewer of the series, I had to create this forum cause I know there's people out there that watch this show religously. I T-VO every episode. Great stuff! Even guests can chime in on this forum... |
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Messages for, and from, the AdminWould like to see additional forums? Post your ideas here. |
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Offer of assistance and aidBringing back this forum to the top of the list. It appears members and guests to the forum are already in need.
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Eleven Point River Home PagePage dedicated to the river- it's fishery, floating, camping and lodging. |
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Current River Home PageStill under construction but still has some great information on the Current. Take a look. |
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North Fork of the White HomepageIncredibly gorgeous, spring fed river with wild rainbows and browns. Gotta float this river! |
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White River Home PageWorld famous- White River. Endless shoals and holes with world-class brown trout as well as rainbows, cutthroat and brook trout. |
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Favorite Fishing SitesOAF is designed for the fisherman in mind. It isn't afraid of promoting other fishing sites because in the end it's all about education and bettering ourselves in every area of our lives.
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