*ST FRANCIS RIVER*
*REPORTS*

ST. FRANCIS RIVER, MO

Sport fishing report for 11-30-07

From: SIMMS OUTDOORS L.L.C.

& the SIMMS OUTDOORS TEAM GUIDE SERVICE

www.simmsoutdoors.com

            The fishing in the upper section of the upper St. Francis is fair to good for smallmouth bass and rock bass. These fish can be taken best with 3 inch curly tail grubs fished on 1/16oz plain jig heads. 4 inch finesse worms can take fish too. The best color patterns are natural ones like smoke and watermelon.

            The fishing in the lower section of the upper St. Francis rates fair to good for largemouth bass and white bass. Anglers have been catching both of these species on 1/4oz to 3/8oz spinnerbaits and 1/8oz to 1/4oz in-line spinners. Both chartruse and white have been good color choices by themselves, but both colors combined in a pattern is the best choice with gold or nickel blades. 1/4oz hair jigs paired with 4 inch long curly tail grubs and twin tail grubs have produced fish as well.

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).

Crappie, bluegill and walleye are also options also options on the Saint 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).