FISH4FUN: TAILRACE FISHING AT TRUMAN DAM

[@jimshepard8822]

The spring of 1980. First year the Damn held back water, it was Good Friday, many will remember, 4 of us got there before daylight. The water was like chocolate milk with a foot of foam on top. Immediately we started catching fish, white bass at, nice ones. 1, 2 lbs all caught our limits, then the sun comes up, crappie all nice ones, all caught limits, 3 walleye25,26 ins One guy brought shad for bait. Caught his limit in cats ! We Left before noon, took us almost 4 hrs to clean fish. Most memorable fishing day of my life.

[@jesusquinonez6855]

Good fishing I have a question what month this is

[@jerryrouth6115]

This video trip was on March 3 2021. The water temperature was 40.8 degrees. The fish we caught was gorged with shad. Thanks for coming along.

[@Bass2010]

I like the Mitchell reels y’all are using I have one just like it 👍👍👍

[@jerryrouth6115]

We have over 50 of them!!! Watch my video in my "THINGS I DO SERIES" where I show how I use the reels without the bail. You would enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by.

[@Bass2010]

Jerry Routh yea I noticed the bails were gone

[@Bass2010]

Jerry Routh had to go take a look to see what mine was and it’s a 310 ultralight so it’s not as old but still works good

[@jerryrouth6115]

I have five 310's. The base is the same as the 308 and 408 but the spool diameter is smaller. You can actually exchange the spool assembly on all three of these models. Thanks again.

[@sarahbartonlane542]

I had a feeling that's what the man had on his line.

[@jerryrouth6115]

Yeah Sara, if you have fished there much it would be easy to guess LOL. Thanks for watching FISH4FUN and taking time to comment.

[@terryboyd9875]

Another excellent video jerry. Thanks.....the wife is a real trooper and fishermam as well. Bless you both

[@jerryrouth6115]

She had severe back pains that put her on crutches for the rest of the year. She hasn't been able to do anything but troll until just recently. We were very hopeful until today and it looks like she may have to have foot surgery. Any way she will be fishing if she can. She really loves it and does real well. Thanks Terry for your support.

[@nicke1903]

She puts a hurtin on em!

[@jerryrouth6115]

She does indeed. What confuses me is how the fish know which jig is hers LOL. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@nicke1903]

@@jerryrouth6115 I watched my Granny do it to me and my Papaw regularly. She always would out fish us

[@shadomane]

That was a great video Jerry. I see your vintage Mitchell is going strong, I grew up with that model of reel. I think your misses out fish everyone there. That guy that hooked that Blue probably would have landed it if he would have had a little more patience. I love to come up there some time for catfish, I'll bet there are some whoppers in there. Thanks for sharing your fishing trip. Subbed.

[@jerryrouth6115]

Lafoia, if you would check my playlists under the topic (THINGS I DO) you will find a video showing how and why I still use these old 308 and 408 Mitchell reels. I have approximately 50 of them. And, yes, my wife can flat catch crappie from the bank. She has the patience to stay with her retrieves. Thanks again for your support of FISH4FUN.

[@ashrafahmed3600]

Lafoia Ava h

[@wildbill3006]

@@jerryrouth6115 Hi Jerry. I fish with a few of the old Mitchells also. They are great reels. That is an amazing collection that you have. Did you buy them new back in the day or did you get them used from places like ebay and craigslist?

[@fisherman7621]

Thank you Jerry I have never fished at Truman but your videos have inspired me to come this spring

[@jerryrouth6115]

Darius, when the gates open after spring rains, there is no better fishing anywhere that I know of. Feel free to send me a message and I can find out fishing information for you. Thanks again.

[@johnechterhoff4791]

Great video, Jerry. I am a collector of vintage Mitchell spinning reels. I have a number of the models like you're using. Good luck to you both and be careful !!

[@jerryrouth6115]

John, good to hear from you. I have over 50 308 and 408 models. I don't collect them except to fish with. I will be doing a special video featuring them soon. I will be showing why and how I use them. You may notice in my videos that I cut the bail off. Thanks for watching and thinks for taking time to comment.

[@davidjohnson9623]

Noticed the reel as well, I have the Mitch 301 A right hand crank.

[@jbaezaaa8345]

Did y'all try lures I recommend white grubs

[@travisdalton3329]

Nice vid Jerry I live up in warrensburg try to go down to Truman every sat and sun love the fishing there caught my PB flathead there 65.3 lbs

[@jerryrouth6115]

Travis, you are way ahead of me on the catfish. My personal best is 42 lbs and I caught it on a jug. The way I fish doesn't result in many sizable fish. But I love fishing Truman also. Mostly I troll when fishing there. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment.

[@mikecha1957]

Hey there Jerry..I saw you shouted out on Marshall Hurt's channel...New subscriber here...Nice video...

[@jerryrouth6115]

Mike, I always check out the channel of those who take time to watch my channel and comment. I checked out yours and liked what I saw, gave you a SUB. Thanks for watching my channel and good fishing.

[@SouthernFisherman]

White bass stripers or wiper (hybrid)

[@jerryrouth6115]

We have both white bass and the hybrids which locals call Wipers because they are a cross between the White bass and the Stripped Bass which actually comes from salt water or brackish water. The wipers often get close to 20 lbs here. I don't often fish for them but quite often I catch them while fishing for Walleye.

[@calebarcher9974]

Any tips for targeting walleye below the dam? Taking my boys in a couple days and would like to get in some eyes.

[@jerryrouth6115]

Caleb, I have never fished for Walleye below the dam. I do know that those who can find a place to launch are catching Walleye off rocky points in approximately 20 foot of water. They are using jigs and road runners tipped with night crawlers. I haven't had a chance to fish for Walleye anywhere yet. Good luck and thanks for commenting.

[@fisherman7621]

Are the crappie bitting at the dam now that u know of

[@jerryrouth6115]

Darius, they will normally bite the year around but with the weather we are having I wouldn't think it would be very good. Don't forget the dock fishing at the dam in the back water. There are several docks that is sometimes better than the spillway. Also in downtown Warsaw at the access ramp area behind the police station are several docks that offer some good crappie fishing. As soon as the spring rains start, all these areas will be good. Thanks for watching FISH4FUN.

[@devinlo4269]

Hey Jerry, where can I get that max swim jig at?

[@jerryrouth6115]

Bass Pro Shop. It is called the CRAPPIE MAX SWIMMER. You can get it on line.

[@wulfgar7677]

nice vid i have been wanting to fish there for awhile now i mainly fish LOZ

[@jerryrouth6115]

Thanks Jeremy, you can't go wrong fishing LOZ. I usually fish there after Labor Day and before Memorial Day for obvious reasons. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@aarondillon9249]

Would you happen to know how high the water is?

[@jerryrouth6115]

I don't know the specific body of water you are asking about but here in SW Missouri is high enough that Truman Reservoir only has two launch places open!!!! I took a trip and checked out my launch spots on Pomme de Terre River, Sac River and Niangua River and they are all to full and murky to fish. I am going to start fishing small lakes where the water level is less a factor. I'm sure this isn't much help but It's the best I can do. Thanks for commenting.

[@billa.2450]

It's riprap not rifraf….

[@jerryrouth6115]

You are right about that. When I was working I always made sure I had a secretary that could spell LOL. Thanks Bill.

[@WaynJul]

Those spill ways release a lot of shad and bait fish like a smorgasbord.

[@jerryrouth6115]

That's right and fish come from miles down the lake and congregate in unbelievable numbers. Thanks again for watching.

[@jrdowler1]

Hey Jerry! How is the white bass fishing below the dam this time of the year? If they start running more water due to rain will the white bass move up to the tail waters from the main lake? Thanks again for the videos!

[@jerryrouth6115]

Jamie, honestly I haven't been and haven't heard. Our water level is real low and I don't think white bass will be good there until we get some rain. If they run water, the White Bass will definitely be there. Thanks buddy

[@staticmantra5833]

I'm well aware of the flooding here in OK. Tight lines!

[@jerryrouth6115]

I know you got hit wet hard too!!! In 4 days I went from a pond that was going dry to water, water every where. Thanks for watching FISH4FUN and for taking time to respone.

[@coltonsmith4755]

I love fishing at Truman I was their when someone snagged a spoon bill

[@jerryrouth6115]

You never know what you will catch or snag when tail race fishing. It is the quest for the unknown LOL. Thanks for watching FISH4FUN and taking time to comment.

[@fisherman7621]

Thank you Jerry and I will do so

[@williamhenryoutdoors8638]

Wow a paddle fish

[@jerryrouth6115]

Yes, they are pre-historic looking creatures. They do not bite lures so you have to snag them to catch them. In Missouri we have a grabbing season for them. They get very large, some over 100 pounds!!! Thank you so much for taking time to comment on my video.

[@rockgracie8814]

Great video. I drive down there yesterday from Independence and caught 3 blues about 1 to 3 lbs. Good eating.

[@jerryrouth6115]

Thanks Rock, for your comments. I am assuming you were fishing Truman Lake. I have been trying for two weeks to find time to go jugging and hopefully next week I will get it done. Thanks for watching my videos.

[@SouthernFisherman]

Looks pretty scary

[@jerryrouth6115]

The scary part is the rocks or rip-rap. I don't have good balance so I have to be careful. Thanks for being a supporter of my channel and keep producing your excellent videos.

[@hortonheat666]

is this video recent

[@jerryrouth6115]

Only about three weeks old. I have a more recent one from the same place. Check it out if you wish and thanks for watching FISH4FUN.

[@CAM67]

Jerry it is so 😔sad that we have been taught (in our minds) that whenever you hear the world soldier....you automatically think of a man!! But you know what!! That saying in a lot of cases couldn't be further from the TRUTH...your wife is balancing on that Rip Rap like nobody's business....and if your not careful they are very very slippery (wet ones)...Great Segment as usual....major different species of fish!! That's why I subbed you...Tiger 🐯!! Tell your wife & JD..."Unbelievable" Segment😊😊💪💪💪

[@jerryrouth6115]

I have already been back there. She usually sleeps until 8:30 because of her COPD problems, she needs the rest. But yesterday morning she got up at 6:00. I said why are you getting up so early. She said "because you are taking me fishing."!!! I met JD while we were fishing. He was so calm about the whole affair. Thanks my friend.

[@timsInSSI]

Proof, once again that bank fishing can be fun.

[@jerryrouth6115]

It's not my favorite way to fish but my wife loves it. Maybe it's because she catches more fish than I do. Of course I tell her it's because I have to run the camera's. And I have to admit it really is fun. Thanks Timothy.

[@fisherman7621]

Hey Jerry I wanted to know is there good catfishing at the dam thank you and great channel

[@jerryrouth6115]

Darius, there is excellent cat fishing at the dam. There is an elevated platform on the North side of the dam that is intended for handicap fishing but everyone uses it. There are cat fishermen there all the time. When my dad was alive he fished there all the time. There is about a half mile of bank fishing places on both sides. Thanks for watching FISH4FUN.

[@SouthernFisherman]

Nice crappie

[@jerryrouth6115]

They were not running as large as normal. I went back yesterday and they were larger. I'll be putting that trip soon.