River Fishing in the Ozarks

Episode 108,   Feb 17, 2022, 05:59 PM

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper as he talks with two of the best river fishing guides in the Missouri Ozarks. Tommy Bench, of Gasconade River Fishing Guide Service, is a very well known smallmouth fishing guide on the upper Gasconade River. Tommy grew up on the river and has spent several decades learning the habits and habitats of trophy smallmouth bass.

Billy Smith runs Scenic River Guides and Tours out of Eminence, Missouri. He is licensed to operate within the boundaries of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Reared in the area, Billy knows the Jacks Fork and Current Rivers like the back of his hand. He spent his working career with the National Park Service. Upon retiring, he began guiding for smallmouth bass and walleye full time.

Our Ozark streams are truly a national treasure. If you love fishing Ozark streams, be sure to listen in on this episode of Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast to catch the in depth info from two of the Ozark’s most talented fi

Join Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper as he talks with two of the best river fishing guides in the Missouri Ozarks. Tommy Bench, of Gasconade River Fishing Guide Service, is a very well known smallmouth fishing guide on the upper Gasconade River. Tommy grew up on the river and  has spent several decades learning the habits and habitats of trophy smallmouth bass.

Bryan Wilson is the owner and operator of Stained water Bowfishing. He and his crew lead bowfishing and gigging expeditions on the lakes and rivers of the Missouri Ozarks .A dedicated and talented outdoorsman, Bryan puts his customers on carp, buffalo, gar, Asian and bighead carp. 

Billy Smith runs Scenic River Guides and Tours out of Eminence, Missouri. He is licensed to operate within the boundaries of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Reared in the area, Billy knows the Jacks Fork and Current Rivers like the back of his hand. He spent his working career with the National Park Service. Upon retiring, he began guiding for smallmouth bass and walleye full time.

Our Ozark streams are truly a national treasure. If you love fishing Ozark streams, be sure to listen in on this episode of Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast to catch the in depth info from three of the Ozark’s most talented fishing guides.