Britt Graber & Ronnie Moore

Deep in the heart of the Ozarks, two friends have made it their mission to document and celebrate the region’s pristine waters and their elusive inhabitants, particularly the native Neosho smallmouth bass. Britt, an award winning cook known for his innovative takes on traditional Southern cuisine, and Ronnie, whose camera has captured countless dawn patrols on Ozark streams, represent a unique blend of talent on the water.

Britt’s streamside cooking has become legendary among local anglers, turning simple shore lunches into gourmet experiences. With a cast iron skillet and a handful of hand selected ingredients, he transforms a gravel bar into a gourmet kitchen.

Ronnie, whose photography started as a way to document their fishing adventures, has developed an eye for capturing the essence of Ozark stream fishing. His images of morning mist rising over crystal-clear waters and golden Neosho bass emerging from deep pools tell the story of a region where time moves at the pace of the current.

Together, these two friends have developed a routine as natural as the streams they fish. Their weekend expeditions typically begin at dawn, with a cooler of cold beer and enough stories to last the float. They navigate their canoes through the hidden waterways of the Ozarks, Britt reading the water for signs of bass while Ronnie documents their journey through his lens.

Their partnership has evolved into more than just a fishing friendship. They’ve become unwitting ambassadors for the Ozark streams, their combined talents showcasing both the natural beauty of these waters and the culture that surrounds them. Whether they’re sharing Britt’s streamside cooking techniques or Ronnie’s photographs of pristine bass habitat, their passion for these mountains and their rivers runs as deep as the pools where the Neosho bass hold.

Through their regular excursions, Britt and Ronnie embody a disappearing tradition of outdoor companionship, where the pursuit of fish is merely the excuse for something deeper: the preservation of friendship, regional culture, and the timeless art of moving through these ancient hills at the speed of a paddle.