Eagle Rock

Went out with a friend this morning around 6:00 AM. Just as the sun was rising, spots started jumping off the point we were fishing. In about 30 minutes, we caught over 20 bass. Only 1 keeper 16.5" and several 13" to 14" fish, but plenty of action just the same. He was throwing a shad color Pop-R and I was throwing a Chug Bug and Sammy. He said the was the most fun day of fishing he had ever had. This is the second time in 3 days I've seen the fish do this in the samearea; it's almost like the water is boiling. Been fishing the points just up (about 1/2 mile) from the mouth of the King's River in the Cedar Branch area. This pattern has been holding for a while now and should just get better over the next few weeks.

It's time to register for the tournament. Always a great tournament, especially for local anglers who just want a competitive day of fishing followed be a good dinner with their friends The 31st Annual Homer Sloan Buddy Bass Tournament will be held on October 2, 2010 • Table Rock Lake • Shell Knob, Missouri 7:30 AM staggered flight from Campbell Point Marina & Kings River Marina with a 4:00 PM weigh-in at Campbell Point Marina. A big full meal dinner will be held following the event. The first 100 anglers will receive a free hat. PRIZES BIGGEST BASS POT $10 per angler optional 100% Payback 50% for 1st Place - 25% for 2nd Place 15% for 3rd Place - 10% for 4th Place BIGGEST STRINGER $750 for 1st Place - $250 for 2nd Place $200 for 3rd Place - $150 for 4th Place $100 for 5th Place 6th Place and beyond receive a free entry for next year. www.shellknob.com and click on upcoming events for information and a downloadable entry form

The 31st Annual Homer Sloan Buddy Bass Tournament will be held on October 2, 2010 • Table Rock Lake • Shell Knob, Missouri 7:30 AM staggered flight from Campbell Point Marina & Kings River Marina 4:00 PM weigh-in at Campbell Point Marina to be followed by a big full meal dinner. The first 100 anglers will receive a free hat. PRIZES BIGGEST BASS POT $10 per angler optional 100% Payback 50% for 1st Place - 25% for 2nd Place 15% for 3rd Place - 10% for 4th Place BIGGEST STRINGER $750 for 1st Place - $250 for 2nd Place $200 for 3rd Place - $150 for 4th Place $100 for 5th Place 6th Place and beyond receive a free entry for next year. www.shellknob.com and click on upcoming events for information and a downloadable entry form

I am a Kansas legal resident as well as a 10 year homeowner on Table Rock. I have had boats registed in Missouri (Barry County) the entire time since they are docked/housed here at Big M Marina. I beleive the taxes in Kansas rival those of Nebraska. Here is the link to the Missouri Department of Revenue that answers your question: http://dor.mo.gov/motorv/watercraft/ Good luck!

Cabela's has a great sale on Quantum PT Catalyst reels. These reels retail for $149.99 and they have a model close out sale going on and the reels are $89.99. I have several Quantum PT reels and love them. They are fairly easy to use, dependable and high performance. Here is the link: http://www.cabelas.com You won't be sorry