By Kenneth L. Kieser
Northeast News
February 18, 2013
The old adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” has been the downfall of many fishermen. I fall into this stubborn group of anglers that never change tactics, especially in spring when weather conditions dictate changing crappie tactics. My old ploy was to anchor over crappie beds and dip live minnows. A young fisherman recently changed my way of thinking about spring crappie.
I seldom miss an opportunity to crappie fish, especially with friends. I gratefully accepted Jeff Faulkenberry’s generous invitation to join him for a post-spawn trip on Truman Lake in late April, 2012. My friend is an accomplished fishing guide out of Bucksaw Marina on Missouri’s Truman Lake and radio personality on Johnny Everhart’s Missouri Outback radio
By Kenneth L. Kieser
Northeast News
February 1, 2013
“This big electric grid that goes through our wetland would change the waterfowl flight patterns. This would change a
By Kenneth L. Kieser
Northeast News
December 17, 2012
Lake Taneycomo, located by Branson, Mo., is legendary for its well-stocked rainbow trout population. Consistently cold water from the bottom of Table Rock Lake keeps Taneycomo water chilled enough for trout survival, even during the heat of summer. A complex dam with water chutes
By Ken Kieser
Northeast News
October 16, 2012
I have heard many descriptions of a waterfowl hunter over the years and most not flattering. Yet before starting this
By Kenneth L. Kieser
Northeast News
July 24, 2012
This recent news item made me sick: “Young man on meth kills two young Northland mothers.”
I feel horrible for the young women who lost their lives and
Northeast News
By Kenneth L. Kieser
May 9, 2012
Imagine living in a water world filled with alligators. This would put a new slant on skinny dipping or even reaching your hand in the water to check a limb line. We have snakes that bite, but none will tear off a limb like
By Kenneth L. Kieser
Northeast News
April 4, 2012
Waters flowing down the White River mark passages of time. Fathers and sons have fished and hunted these waters for centuries. Trips to this river started as a means of survival in food and clothing. Today, returns are measured in recreation and good meals,
