*CURRENT RIVER, MO*
*REPORTS*
CURRENT RIVER, MO
Sport fishing report for 08-12-07
From: SIMMS OUTDOORS L.L.C.
& the SIMMS OUTDOORS TEAM
The fishing in the Current River has been very slow lately. Lots of traffic on the river from floaters and jet boaters makes fishing difficult in the summer months, but particularly on the weekends. Smallmouth bass and rock bass are the best options for anglers at this time.
Anglers in search of smallies and goggle eyes will do best to cast near brushy snags, boulders and bluff walls. Spinnerbaits and in-line spinners are the best presentation choices in chartruse or chartruse and white color patterns with nickel blades. Jigs paired with crawfish trailers in natural craw colors work in areas with less current.
Extra strong and highly sensitive technique specific Platinum, Team Series, Instinct and American Classic Freshwater Rods from All Star Graphite Rods (www.allstarrods.com) or Pflueger Trion Graphite Rods (www.pfluegerfishing.com) are best for bass fishing. The 6’ to 7’ models in light to medium heavy power ratings get the nod for most of this fishing when paired with Pflueger Supreme, Summit, Trion or Medalist Reels. Spool baitcasting equipment with a strong monofilament line with low stretch and high abrasion resistance like Supreme Super Tough in 10 to 20 pound test, or go with a tough braided line like Shakespeare Ugly Braid testing from about 30 to 65. Select a strong but limp monofilament line with low memory that is designed for long casts with reduced coiling like Supreme Super Smooth in 6 to 14 pound tests or Ugly Braid from about 20 to 40 for spinning gear (www.shakespeare-fishing.com).
Bluegill and sunfish are also options on the Current River at this time. Top quality polarized sunglasses designed for fishing like the Master Angler Series from Flying Fisherman (www.flyingfisherman.com), and high performance floating tools designed for fishing like Advanced Lightweight Tools from X Tools (www.xtools.us) are critical items to have along on fishing trips. Real Tree Camouflage Patterns (www.realtree.com) are a vital part of our hunting success when we’re off the water. For office supply needs and the finest printing work, turn to Mineral Area Office Supply (www.maos.com).
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