I don’t know exactly what it is but I have been trying to escape winter. In my boycott of ice fishing I decided now would be a good time for a cool road trip down south somewhere. So my dad and I took an extended weekend and headed to Truman Dam, MO where you can still fish with the long rod and winter fishing for Blues is a big fish season to chase them.
Winter decided to follow me though as the temps dropped at the point of my destination. The cold front did make for some tough fishing but I did manage my Blue Cat lifer.
The nice thing about hiring a guide is that many times you’re able to use equipment much better than your own. Some might say that hiring a guide is like putting an astericks next to your name as if you are some sort of cheater in the sport of fishing. As a “Student” of fishing, I say it makes you a better fisherman.
The SeaArk Machine
Our guide, Steve Brown helped design this actual boat and it is specifically designed for the Catfisherman/woman.
With 2 propane heaters running and the canopy, it made for a very pleasant ride to each catfish hole.
The Blue Catfish
The fishing was tough but we did manage to catch 8 of them; 4 eaters and 4 in the 20 lb. class.
Let’s make that a double.
A different way to skin a Cat
I learned a new way to skin a cat too.
First of all, you need to bleed the fish out. When you cut the tails off and let them hang it is just like opening up the cork and they bleed out quite well.
The first cut is the tail filet.
The second cut is the backstrap cut.
Steve’s Man Cave
I always like to see the decor of other fishermen. Here was Steve’s.
His living room included this 71 lb. Blue Cat replica mount.
Then on the other side of the fireplace was this 65 lb. Flathead replica.
The kitchen has an old boat and tackle above it.
And then top it off with some local custom art.
The Guest Quarters
Roland Martin’s bedroom when visiting.
Check out the treble hook curtain hangers.
A nice Wiper replica mount.
Other sights along the way back home
In a town by the name of, “Tightwad, MO” I found the name on this bank to be humorous.
And then I took a last chance at a Pallid lifer on the banks of the Missouri River.
