Midwest Outdoorsman

Went out to Lake Henry, the 3 acre trout pond up by Clinton Lake yesterday. A buddy and I fished with a kastmaster and a spoon for about 30 min then switched to crappie nibbles. Got nothing on either. I ended up switching to a white 1/6 oz inline spinner and caught my limit of rainbows.

Have any advice on how and wear to target them, especially if I am shore fishing. If you have any shore fishing advice for catfish or suggestions on locations for shore fishing for catfish. Advice and suggestions would be appreciated.

If I were to sell this what could I sell it for?

What time of the year have you seen this done? Rotten grain? Any idea how to obtain some of that?

Hey guys. Looking for some cat-fishing advice. I live in Lawrence so I am rather proximal to Milford, Tuttle-Creek, Clinton, Lonestar, Perry, and Shawnee. I have cat fished my whole life but never really looked into techniques and results have been mediocre. If I am shore fishing, what are the best rigs and bait to use? I'm trying to target 10+lb cats. Also guys that fish in this area. Where have you had luck? Rigs used? Etc.

I saw both of your replies there and appreciate that. Wanted to post about the combo question here. Figured I would throw the question about the Pflueger in here too. I appreciate the advice from all of you guys. Forgot to mention but also plan on fishing for trout with the combo as well - if that changes anything let me know

I am inquiring about two separate issues. The first issue being that of a new lighter weight spinning combo for under $175. Second I am wanting rod recommendations for that plfueger for larger fishing.

Hey guys. For bass fishing right now I have: Baitcast Combo 1: (Bass Pro Carbonlite Rod - 7", medium power, fast action) paired with (Abu Garcia Revo S believe it is 6.4:1). Baitcast Combo 2: (Team Diawa Pro Rod (TD701MFHB) - 7", medium heavy power, action is unknown) paired with Bass Pro Qualifier Tournament edition reel looks like it is 6.4:1). I also have a Pflueger Supreme 8040 MG Spinning Reel currently without a rod and below are the specs for this reel. 8040MG 250 yards / 10 Lb. 6.2:1 9.6 oz Left & Right Medium Freshwater Currently looking for a rod and reel combo for lighter lure weight bass fishing (finesse) for light stick baits, grubs, just smaller stuff in general that my bait-casters cannot handle properly - I like quality gear that will last but also on a budget ($100 - $175 in total for combo) - Someone somewhere said BP is having a sale soon and am willing to wait a couple weeks to get something if you know anything about this. Eventually would like to put the Pflueger on something and use it for wiper or catfish maybe (it's a big reel) - recommendations are welcome

Hey I have several fishing reels that are more than several years old and have never had their internals cleaned. I think I should probably get these things cleaned before I bust them out this season. I can feel they are not as smooth as they once were. Is it (in your opinion) more economical and practical to have them professionally cleaned? I live in NE Kansas so if anyone around here has had their reels cleaned and can comment with some prices I will PM for location.

For some reason I can't upload anymore photos - it keeps telling me there is an issue and to contact for further information. Anyone got a clue?

Hey all. Been on the forums a couples days now. Figured I may find a couple more fishing buddies by posting here. Senior at a University in Kansas graduating in May. Going down to San Antonio in the late summer for military training (I commission as a 2LT in the Army in May) - hopefully I can get some good costal fishing and lunker Texas bass while I am there. I'm in my early 20's and have fished my whole life. The last couple years as I have been in school I haven't fished as much. Always been good at fishing for no reason. Fished mainly Kansas and Missouri bodies of water for largemouth and catfish. Done a bit of noodling. Had my fare share of 15" and 16" crappie. As well have been down fishing in the flats of southern Texas for redfish and sea trout. Recently I got into fly fishing which inspired me to sink my teeth back into fishing. After catching about 40 trout in two days I knew something was missing in my life - fishing. So now I am hooked again. I want to improve my performance and understanding of the techniques and technology I didn't before. So now I am here. I've dropped a couple photos of my finer catches.

That's insane! I see you obviously are not fly fishing. What are some good presentations for trout down there at shawnee?

Thanks for the advice man! Forgot I had heard about that Henry's place. Average size trout in Henry's? Largest and average size you have caught in Lake Shawnee?

Found this really old Diawa Procaster PMF-1000 (2 ball bearings). It is a beautiful reel seemingly made of quality materials. Not quite sure how old it is but I am pretty sure it is older than me. Wondering if anyone can tell me anything about this reel. If it is worth anything. What I should do with it. Etc.

I currently live in Lawrence. Where do you fish for trout in Lawrence? Any other details are welcomed