Osage River angler Soda Popp finds river life a calming pull
In Mo on the Osage River, 51 year old Soda Popp describes the river as his psychologist and preferred retreat from teaching and coaching. He details a lifelong bond with the water, noting fluctuating river levels, calm stretches, and productive fishing with live bait. He enjoys relaxing in a folding chair aboard his john boat, watching for catfish, walleye, carp, and bluegill.
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