Thanks for the information. I had forgotten about Badger Creek and I have been out there several times, totally forgot about it.

How long ago was Big Creek drained? I am real excited about this Banner Pit place. Is there much bank access there or can you use a boat or anything? Trout fishing right outside Des Moines, wonderful!

I think I am ready to come back north. It will still be a little bit though before I can make the move, less than a year though. I never thought I would hear myself say that because I was really tired of winters when I left but maybe this unrelenting heat this summer as just done it. I am very ready for some cooler weather.

If you can think of anything else, I am printing this out so that I can add it to my fishing notes.