August 30, 2011 in The Daily Republic
If you’re 50 or older, you might remember when Herter’s opened a store in Mitchell. That store would pale in comparison to today’s Cabela’s, but back then it was a very big deal. I still have plastic ammo boxes, fishing lures and reloading components purchased in that store where every product was “World’s Finest.”
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August 18, 2011 in The Daily Republic
Our daughter Laurie and her family have a second home on Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks. The home is set on the sprawling lake, and a front stairway leads to their partially covered floating dock. The dock includes boats and slips, lounge chairs, sound system, television, fridge, and most important, a good place to fish. Betsy and I were guests for four days last week. Continue Reading
July 26, 2011 in The Daily Republic
When we moved to Wagner in 1976, I knew about the school system where I would be the new principal for grades seven through 12. Superintendent Dale Hall was a friend, and I knew many staff members. Continue Reading
July 19, 2011 in The Daily Republic
On Thursday morning, June 30, ten Wagner anglers headed for Canada. Continue Reading
July 12, 2011 in The Daily Republic
Sorry, ladies. Today’s column is mostly for guys. Continue Reading
June 14, 2011 in The Daily Republic
A few evenings ago, Betsy and I walked down to the Randall spillway from the visitor’s center to watch the discharge. Continue Reading
June 7, 2011 in The Daily Republic
In this column two weeks ago, I was very upbeat about fishing conditions on our Lake Francis Case Reservoir. This related mostly to the phenomenal growth I’d observed in walleyes and smallmouth bass since last year. Now, I’m even more enthusiastic than I was two weeks ago. This relates to the appearance of a healthy northern pike population. I feel like a kid with a new toy.
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April 26, 2011 in The Daily Republic
On the morning of April 6, Jerry and I were fishing in the boat ramp basin beneath the dam at Pickstown with 16 other nearby boats. I don’t mind not catching fish, but when all the other boats are enjoying success with nice walleyes, it bothers me. Such was the case that morning. Continue Reading
March 29, 2011 in The Daily Republic
A warning may be appropriate for today’s column. Continue Reading
March 8, 2011 in The Daily Republic
Have you ever looked at an issue which you firmly believed in and asked yourself if you were wrong? Continue Reading
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