Fishing Western Missouri
Jan 23, 2020 11:21:20 #
Mark V
Loc: Colorado,now RV full time we winter in MesaAZ
We will be in Western Mo. Mid May. Planning to camp at Truman Lake. We want to fish for Crappie.We are using fly fishing gear. Any suggestions as to stream/ rivers in the area as well as other lakes we should consider? Also any recommendations for which corp of engineers campground anyone might recommend in the area. We have cedar strip kayaks which we will be fishing from.
Thanks,
Mark
PS: Recommendations for fly jigs colors size and style would help. Gotta start tying for the trip.
Thanks,
Mark
PS: Recommendations for fly jigs colors size and style would help. Gotta start tying for the trip.
Jan 23, 2020 11:45:17 #
Welcome to the Forum, Mark. We have a few on the Forum from the "Show Me" State. Let's see what they say.
Jan 23, 2020 13:04:15 #
Ron620DVS
Loc: Guntersville Alabama
Welcome to the forum Mark V. Is this the first time that you are fishing Western Missouri streams?
Jan 23, 2020 13:05:49 #
Ron620DVS
Loc: Guntersville Alabama
Missouri Trout Flies
Every angler will have his or her own preference towards a certain type of lure or fly. A good idea is to have a few different varieties and to vary it a bit, to see what gives you
the best results on any one day.
Your success may depend on variables like the lure size and colour, as well as the water depth and clarity. Once the fish start biting, you know it’s working! Most experienced fly fishers like to have their fly box stocked with a few dry flies, wet flies, and a couple of nymphs too.
We recommend the Elk Hair Caddis dry fly, the Stonefly nymph sizes 8 to 16, and the Soft Hackle wet flies, size 12-18. For more recommendations, we have documented the best flies for trout in this article. These will work for you throughout the state of Missouri.
Every angler will have his or her own preference towards a certain type of lure or fly. A good idea is to have a few different varieties and to vary it a bit, to see what gives you
the best results on any one day.
Your success may depend on variables like the lure size and colour, as well as the water depth and clarity. Once the fish start biting, you know it’s working! Most experienced fly fishers like to have their fly box stocked with a few dry flies, wet flies, and a couple of nymphs too.
We recommend the Elk Hair Caddis dry fly, the Stonefly nymph sizes 8 to 16, and the Soft Hackle wet flies, size 12-18. For more recommendations, we have documented the best flies for trout in this article. These will work for you throughout the state of Missouri.
Jan 23, 2020 13:15:11 #
Jan 23, 2020 13:16:24 #
Ron620DVS
Loc: Guntersville Alabama
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Jan 23, 2020 23:29:52 #
Mark V
Loc: Colorado,now RV full time we winter in MesaAZ
Please re-read my post . I am requesting information about Crappie fishing in western Missouri.
Thanks,
Mark
Thanks,
Mark
Jan 24, 2020 11:00:47 #
Hawk
Loc: Lake Mary, FL.
Hi Mark, you may try Thousands Hills State Park a few miles west of Kirksville. I use to catch crappie and bass there.
Hawk
Hawk
Jan 24, 2020 16:29:45 #
joat
Loc: Southeast MO
Truman Lake is a great crappie lake. A lot of sunken trees and stand-ups. You can catch them any time of the year. You might need to check at the marinas to find out what is best. I don't know anything about fly fishing for crappie. Most people use either tube jigs or a jig with a minnow on it. The locals will be helpful, I'm sure.
Jan 24, 2020 16:33:10 #
joat
Loc: Southeast MO
Mid may is the not the best time to fish unless the weather has stayed cold enough for the spawn to be a little late. Usually mid April to the 10th or so in May is best. Right after the spawn, you can still catch crappie, but usually not as many. If you could go around the end of April, you will catch them in the shallows while spawning., all depending on water temperature, of course.
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