Next Generation Insight to the Outdoors
James A. Reed is a staple for Kansas City fisherman. The well-maintained lakes and ponds provide a variety of quality fishing experiences for all ages. For local fisherman Greg Burns, James A. Reed recently provided an added source of entertainment and education during a beginner’s fly and jig tying class hosted on-site at the Regional …
Fishing Report The most recent fishing report for Missouri/Kansas is up at The Kansas City Star! The winds died down and warming trend finally arrived. Fishing turned out at a few lakes and will most likely get better in the coming week as the temperature continues to climb. Click below: Kansas City Star Fishing Report – …
The sunrise over Truman Lake as we crossed a bridge. Catching shad in a casting net is no easy task. Clouds of them appeared on the electronics and surfaced around us, but the net repeatedly came up empty. The anticipation grew as we searched for the bait that would help us catch some monster, bottom-dwelling …
When I was in grade school, fishing was a daily part of my life. Most of my evenings and weekends were spent on the banks of the small pond behind my childhood home. The bass and crappie must have hated me because I fished the pond so much. I loved the feeling I would get …
The warmer weather and windy conditions is breaking up the ice, but open water still remains scarce across many lakes. Boat ramps and lakes are expected to open up by the weekend with the consistent above freezing temperature through the end of the week. Click below: January 24th Hunting and Fishing Report
It’s finally starting to feel like fall here in Missouri. The mornings are chilly and the orange and red pigments of the leaves are taking over. Big bucks are on my mind, but this past weekend, I took a break from deer and had a smallmouth bass fishing adventure instead. My girlfriend and I got hooked …