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Another option for the 3.8” is the G-Money swimbait head. 3 for $3.99

Have seen these numerous times when fishing the bridge abutments at Kimberling City, and there were many, but not recently.

Well they are safe from you. I hear you only know how to catch toothy critters.

Some really nice ones there. 🐟

Well you know where to find them. If you can't, no one can. 🐟

Great fish!! Great pictures!!

Great fish!! Congratulations!! Hope a few details are coming.

One comment I saw recently, and maybe it was from Bo, if you've located fish and shad but can't get them to bite your vertical presentation, might be worth a try at moving off of them and casting back into them from a distance. Slight change in presentation. Also, if they are not biting right now, hit another spot for a bit and then come back for another try. They may switch from no bite to a hot bite at any time for no apparent reason. Just another rookie's thoughts here. Good luck out there.

To kind of answer the original question, there is not a much better scenario than fishing Table Rock Lake at sunrise, with a highly experienced guide, going to fish known productive locations for possibly numbers, and quality fish, regardless of time of year. Personally prefer artificial baits. Would not question guide’s recommendations, even though when not controlling boat, I struggle with not following my own preferences. But November, December or February would be my choice months for undisturbed fishery and possible hot trip. You’ve got to watch weather though when planning. Good luck out there. Be back maybe September or October.

Don't pet the bears!!

Not to excuse those using no running lights, but isn’t there a 30 mph speed limit at night on Table Rock?

19” spot, wow! Guess on the weight of that? 4+?

How is the following going to impact this event? Haven't heard specifics but curious to see how this works out and if some of the hotter areas are "managed out". "The region’s extreme geography also calls for league officials to manage where anglers can fish due to MLF’s stringent connectivity requirements because the MLF NOW! live stream and SCORETRACKER™ are critical components of the event’s execution and coverage."

Nice White! They sure can pull.

It's time! Some of the best quality bite of the year should occur in the next 6 weeks or so. Prepping for that. Jig, grub, spoon, swim bait, jerk bait & crank bait will be a good mix to work with. Good luck!