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Wow. That lends some perspective I guess huh? Sorry to hear about that and glad you've recovered to at least some level of satisfaction. I'm sure you're right. Lots of stuff in there that hasn't been wet in quite some time. Nonetheless, limited funds will necessitate a significant downsizing so I'll know soon enuff I guess! Thanks.

yeah, I know. Just need a while to cool down and look at things more objectively. Thanks for the encouragement.

Yep. Had a theft from our garage three years ago of about 8K and our rates skyrocketed. As I mentioned I have a pending lawsuit for a vehicle accident with an uninsured motorist that resulted in almost 300K in medical bills and eventually forced me to retire from my job. Pretty sure once that's settled they're gonna cancel us anyway so not sure how to proceed until I can investigate further. Sorry about your deal. Good luck to us both!

Kimberling has signage stating they have video surveillance cameras on site but in reality do not. Not sure it would matter anyway. These guys know what they're doing. Must be a very rewarding way to live ones life. If you're dumb enuff to buy it I'm smart snuff to steal it. Bout ready to sell it all off and just play golf and fish farm ponds at home like the good ol days. Tired of funding the drug habits of others. Love this place dearly and have been coming down 4-6 times per year since the 70's. Yeah I'm old too. Have gone from having butterflies for weeks before each trip to having a bad stomach from stress and anxiety worrying about my possessions.

Yeah gonna check. Have plenty of both but have a rather large accident/injury settlement still pending from a couple of years ago and will likely get cancelled. Need to ask what the possible consequences might be. You know the deal - insurance is only good when you're not using/needing it. Thanks though.

My wife and I arrived late Saturday for a week of mostly not catching fish (so far anyway) golf and relaxation. Other than the tuff fishing that most everyone has been experiencing (bout 9 Smallies so far with two keeps) been having a great time. However, last nite after securing the boat (resort stall at Kimberling Inn) and removing tackle and equipment we messed up. Apparently in our haste to get in to watch game one of the World Series (go Royal's) we inadvertently left the tackle bag in the boat under the console. Well, not surprisingly, this morning it was gone. Kathy thought I grabbed it and I thought she did but of course it was left behind. As you all know, the primary tackle bag contains 80 to 90% of the best stuff and now it's gone. If anyone happens to see a faded red Falcon tackle bag for sale someplace please let me know. Gotta be close to a couple grand worth of stuff in there and it won't be easily or quickly replaced. Couple boxes of crank baits that includes many Lucky Craft models. Plastics, jigs and lottsa terminal tackle. You guys know the deal. While improbable for sure, thanks nonetheless for any help anyone might be able to provide. Really pisses me off that we all have to continually deal with these losers ruining hard earned vacation time and making such a negative impact on us financially. There's many years worth of lure collecting and culling of baits in that bag and I hope at least whoever has it now truly needs it more than me. Thanks guys and always watch your stuff!

Kimberling area is 68-69.

BTW, I have contacted the district office and requested that the PA office begin monitoring this site in order to answer questions and address pressing issues. Not sure if they'll play but they've been asked.

Contact the Public Affairs Office, Little Rock District @ 501-324-5551or ceswl-pa@usace.army.mil.

Guys, the COE has nothing to do with it. They do what they are told. Banning specific watercraft or limiting areas of use literally requires an act of Congress. The local guys can make recommendations but they do not establish policy. Watercraft usage is not even part of their mission. Certain areas of LOZ were restricted but it's not a corps lake. Remember, lots of COE employees are recreational users as we'll. They didn't get into the business because they hated lakes and the outdoors.

I have all of the above plus a golf addiction. My only explanation has been I ain't gamblin' it away at the boats, I ain't usin' it to buy drugs and I certainly am not blowing it in strip clubs. That always seems to work for a good hour or two which is pretty much the best you can hope for! You are not sick. You are actually a great American!!

Thanks. Headin back down Friday for a week and will stop by. Not previously familiar with them. However, been to Fin n Feather numerous times. Tired of wasting time at BPS looking at empty hangers.

Where is Sportsman's located?

We used peanut butter and jelly. As for structure, it literally didn't much matter. But if I were to narrow it down I'd say look for gravel. Anything more specific would be kinda nitpicky cause fish are pretty much everywhere Most important is if you're not getting bit is SLOW DOWN. it's more a matter of giving the fish time to find your bait than enticing them to bite. Don't get too hung up on where and colors. Just take your time and work an area thoroughly We did well just inside the mouth of Indian Creek fishing coves and points on the west side. Trust me, you'll catch em! Good luck.

Yeah, sounds like major changes in business philosophies. Lady at the desk (same old crappy attitude) said the new owner was only interested in making money. Well, OK, get that but pricing yourself out of the market is an odd way of going about it. She also said they're putting in three more docks which gets em back to where they were but what's the point if you run off all your business. Just paid $20 a nite at Rock Lane Marina but they have locked gate, security patrols and cameras, running water boat side and a cleaning station. Kimberling got nuthin but electricity. And a crappy attitude as mentioned. New owner needs to pay a bit more attention to customer service if you ask me.

Water temp yesterday was 57-58 down from 62 on Monday. Shallow beds appeared abandoned yesterday but didn't affect the bite much. I'm still throwing watermelon red centipede with 1/8-1/4 oz screw in bullet sinker. Smallie beaver on 1/4 oz spot remover head equally good. Occasionally tossed white spinnerbaits when the wind got really bad. Oh yeah, da Ned! Two biggest fish (4 lb LM and two 3.5 Smallies) came from right on the bank in a foot of water. Majority of others were 8-10 ft deep. Lots of 12-14" fish. Five or six keepers per day on average. Water so clear it's hard to believe you can trick em but you definitely can. If the bite slows you should too. Also, don't overlook the notorious Ned Rig! Didn't fish it a lot but when we did it worked. Read what guys are doing farther up the lake as it works down here too. Weathers lookin up (Finally!) and you should do well. Best of luck!

Ill give him a call. Thanks.

Thank! I'll check em out.

Wow. You weren't kidding! Stopped by to ask and they're $30 per nite! That's by far the highest I've ever heard of for a boat slip with zero extras. Can't believe they're gonna get too many takers at that price.

Thanks Champ. I especially appreciate you offering up you and Donna as a reference. Very generous of you. As I mentioned though, we're already booked into the Kimberling Inn and not sure I'm comfortable asking a competing resort for such a favor. Again though, I truly appreciate your offer as well as just being an all round good guy and a great asset to this forum.

Ain't happened yet!

Nah, everything's up to speed. Great idea though. Thanks!

Yeah, been doin that everyday down here at Rock Lane marina too. Just ain't no gettin away from it in this kind of wind I don't guess. Just don't wanna put in and take out everyday as the tow vehicle's gonna be used for other stuff during the day at times. Good or bad, the boats gotta stay in a slip at Kimberling. Just lookin for someplace to keep it for the five days between Saturday and Friday. Thanks though for the input. You all are right in everything you've said.

Hey Champ. I hear ya, been there dunn that! Actually, we've been staying there a couple of times a year for about fifteen years. Learned right away good mooring ropes were imperative at that place. Thing is, I get a great rate there in the off season due to my prior military affiliation. It's also a pretty good location on the lake too so we kinda suck it up. Figure there's good and bad pretty much everywhere so I just go with the least expensive option. Thanks though as always for your insights.

What was the price if you don't mind me asking? I know last year they have their permit yet and the year before was the tornado. Prior to that, I think we were paying $7.50 per night. Thanks.