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Texas Largemouth are nice and all but... #13217735 07/17/19 08:08 PM
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Nothing pulls quite like a river smallmouth. Before I headed on back to Texas, I went on over to Missouri and caught a couple Ozark river smallmouth bass! I love Texas as much as y'all, but there is something about the natural beauty of the Ozarks, and how clear that river water is. I took a few photos and some little video clips for y'all, here. I think I had more fun messing with the little creatures in the water, than actually fishing.

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I don't know how to add little video clips (I'm not sure it's possible), but I had a few more cool ones with some snakes and crawdads.

I did, however, put together a YouTube video. This is definitely one of my favorite videos, just because of how much fun I had that trip. If you're into that sort of thing, take a look! It's fast action, with plenty of fish. Just know I got a little adventurous with the music. Can't use certain songs because of copyright issues, BUT there's nothing that says you can't use REMIXED songs smile



Thanks y'all! Until next time.

- Chase


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Re: Texas Largemouth are nice and all but... [Re: Bassboy1992] #13217738 07/17/19 08:13 PM
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Awesome trip!! The only place I've ever caught a smallie was from a small river in Ok near broken bow. And WOW what an acrobatic display it put on!! Nothing like small water and good fish!


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Re: Texas Largemouth are nice and all but... [Re: bassmanrudy] #13217744 07/17/19 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bassmanrudy
Awesome trip!! The only place I've ever caught a smallie was from a small river in Ok near broken bow. And WOW what an acrobatic display it put on!! Nothing like small water and good fish!


I agree, they really are quite the aerial acrobats. And they just never give up. About to pick them up? Nah, you're still in for another run or two.

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Re: Texas Largemouth are nice and all but... [Re: Bassboy1992] #13217747 07/17/19 08:28 PM
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What is that first fish a hybrid of? Friend on mine caught a big one last week and I couldn't find what it was on the internet.


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Re: Texas Largemouth are nice and all but... [Re: Bassboy1992] #13217748 07/17/19 08:28 PM
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Nice fish , but hook into a 7 lb large-mouth on Fork with a senko and check your pulse ! They pull your boat around .

Re: Texas Largemouth are nice and all but... [Re: Bassboy1992] #13217751 07/17/19 08:30 PM
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I could not agree with you more!

I'm from St. Louis and miss my trips to the Ozarks, Southeast Missouri, and Montauk State Park.

Lakes, rivers, creeks... Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass, Rock Bass, Crappie, huge Bluegill (1 pound+) and Trout... it can all be found in Missouri! If you head north, you can even find pockets of Walleye.

I have long said that the Ozarks are the most underrated region of the country. Its a beautiful place for sure!

Re: Texas Largemouth are nice and all but... [Re: Hook'em79] #13217753 07/17/19 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Hook'em79
What is that first fish a hybrid of? Friend on mine caught a big one last week and I couldn't find what it was on the internet.


That there is called a Goggle Eye! They are some FINE eating, too. That one was lucky to swim on back to his rocky home.


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Re: Texas Largemouth are nice and all but... [Re: Mike@972] #13217755 07/17/19 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike@972
I could not agree with you more!

I'm from St. Louis and miss my trips to the Ozarks, Southeast Missouri, and Montauk State Park.

Lakes, rivers, creeks... Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass, Rock Bass, Crappie, huge Bluegill (1 pound+) and Trout... it can all be found in Missouri! If you head north, you can even find pockets of Walleye.

I have long said that the Ozarks are the most underrated region of the country. Its a beautiful place for sure!




I couldn't agree with you more. Fortunately it's so rural in some areas that most people aren't willing to put in the work it takes to get there. I live to experience those remote locations on rivers and creeks. Let's just hope it stays that way for years to come.

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Re: Texas Largemouth are nice and all but... [Re: Bassboy1992] #13217951 07/18/19 12:38 AM
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Caught some smallmouth on the Buffalo River in Arkansas back in May. None that big, was extremely fun. Good video, and nice fish.


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Originally Posted by Duck_Hunter
Caught some smallmouth on the Buffalo River in Arkansas back in May. None that big, was extremely fun. Good video, and nice fish.


Man, I sure do love the Buffalo. Certain parts are over-run with tubers and trash, now. But there are still those difficult to get to, secret spots. Nothing wrong with little fish, as long as you're having fun!

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Re: Texas Largemouth are nice and all but... [Re: Bassboy1992] #13218424 07/18/19 03:21 PM
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What river did you fish? I grew up there and really miss it. Some of my fondest memories are from the Ozarks.

Re: Texas Largemouth are nice and all but... [Re: Bassboy1992] #13218506 07/18/19 04:20 PM
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fantastic!!!!!

can anybody tell me,, Im in Friendswood, where is the closest place to go to fish some clear streams and creeks? preferably a place you could eat the fish out of. Not asking for your honey hole , just a general idea are their places closer than Austin??

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Way to go. Those smallies are a blast. I'm a native Texan and have fished untold thousands of times here, but I like fishing almost all other states much better. The fishing is better and the people in charge are often much more sympathetic to things like boat ramps and courtesy docks. Compared to Florida or even Arkansas, Texas is a joke, fishing-wise. I would have laughed at such an assertion years ago, but after traveling all over North America in my quest to catch a fish in every state and Canadian province, it's become clear that TX is far from the top of the heap. The lack of boat ramps on rivers is one of my chief gripes - river fishing is downright awesome.


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Re: Texas Largemouth are nice and all but... [Re: BillyVanWard] #13218906 07/18/19 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BillyVanWard
Way to go. Those smallies are a blast. I'm a native Texan and have fished untold thousands of times here, but I like fishing almost all other states much better. The fishing is better and the people in charge are often much more sympathetic to things like boat ramps and courtesy docks. Compared to Florida or even Arkansas, Texas is a joke, fishing-wise. I would have laughed at such an assertion years ago, but after traveling all over North America in my quest to catch a fish in every state and Canadian province, it's become clear that TX is far from the top of the heap. The lack of boat ramps on rivers is one of my chief gripes - river fishing is downright awesome.


This can largely be explained because Texas does not have a state or local income tax. The same is true for Florida, but fishing and tourism is a big part of their economy, so they invest in water areas.

I was raised in Missouri where the State Parks, Zoo, Art Museum, Science Center, etc were all "free". Each of these venues were well staffed and had a lot of amenities. Each State Park had several boat ramps with docks, picnic shelters, defined hiking paths, clean restrooms and paved parking areas. Many State Parks had deeply discounted cabins for rent (about $75/night to cover maintenance and housekeeping).

It was "free" because we all paid 7% in state and local income tax! (6% to the State and 1% to our city of choice).

Personally, I prefer the Texas way... no income tax, pay as you go by way of State Park entrance fees and sacrifice on a few amenities along the way.




Re: Texas Largemouth are nice and all but... [Re: Bassboy1992] #13218929 07/18/19 10:34 PM
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Nice post and fish. Good job. thumb




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