slothman

I'll have to try some of those Wrench.

On the screenshot I see 3 leaves.

I see a generic blue fish, a whale, and a kiss/wink face.

I see 7 leaves.

I do something like that with spinnerbait trailer hooks. I just cut a small piece of a McDonald's straw and use it to hold the spinnerbait trailer hook in place.

I have been experimenting with this. I'm still not sure it is worth the trouble. I will continue to try it though.

The problem is, even with the rough lake you get when the wind kicks up on Stockton, it is still less rough than a busy weekend on Lake of the Ozarks. Stockton used to be a lake I would avoid at all costs if the weather looked bad. Now it looks like a feasible alternative to dealing with huge boats and drunken idiots with no concern for anyone but themselves.

It costs $8.50 to cross with my boat (round trip). I'd love to put in at Shawnee Bend from time to time, but not for that cost.

I think it is silly that you cannot get a year pass. I might be more inclined to use the bridge if I didn't feel like I was being nickel and dimed to death. I really think it would help the west side become more accessible.

I have been learning to skip docks using a jig. I am starting to get pretty good at it, but I am having a terrible problem with my jig trailers sliding down when I do a lot of skipping. I am using a Jakked Baits 3/8 and 1/2 ounce jig with three different trailers: Rage Craws, Berkley Chigger Craw Crazy Legs, and Gene Larew Salt Craws. I have tried super glueing and that seems to help, but it seems like as soon as I glue a trailer on, I end up tearing off the claws. Also, the glue seems to deteriorate the jig skirt if it gets any on there. This has proved to be a great way for me to catch bass on Lake of the Ozarks, but I could really use some help keeping my trailers on better. Should I try a different trailer? Is there a better way to keep them on? Or, do I just need to accept that this is going to happen when skipping jigs under docks?

No doubt. Tonight, I had a cove to myself with two pwc's on the far side with the drivers stopping in for a swim. No big deal. They were quite far from me. When they decided to leave, I was fishing the main lake point and one of them literally drove over my line. I was kinda taken back by their rudeness. They had a few hundred yards that they could have driven, but instead decided to just take the most direct route to their future destination which put them within casting distance (obviously, because one of them drove over my line). 😡😤😡😤😡 Also, if you go out, make sure to have a jig tied on. The worm bite (my bread and butter) isn't really hitting for me lately. They weren't quite as shallow for me as they have been, but they were loving the jig. I had had another first today too. My heavy action flipping stick broke right above the first eye closest toe the reel. It happened while I was making my first cast with a football jig. I've heard of that happening to other people, but never experienced it myself before. That was a brand new rod too. I just bought it in March. I wonder if Bass Pro Shops will replace it? I'm going to find out.

The next open tournament will be July 22. Same times: 8:00pm-7:00am. Out of PB2.

She does a pretty good job most of the time... until she doesn't. 😉 Holler at me when you'd like to get out and get after some of those green fish. I'm available most evenings.

I was there yesterday, but only got to fish for a few minutes. I spent most of my time on the river teaching my 2 year old to reel in small perch. The fishing at bennett seemed fairly slow. A few guys were catching them every now and then on small black midges.

I would like to publicly thank fishinwrech for getting me back on the water so quickly last week. I bent the armature on my trolling motor and the Minn Kota service center wasn't going to be able to get me in for quite a while. Wrench got me in and out right away. Thank you Wrench. It was great to finally put a face to the screen name. If you need boat work done at Lake of the Ozarks, I would recommend you give him a shout. He will take good care of you.

There were 30 boats. A few less than expected. Probably due to the poor weather forecast. 23.05 got 1st place. I believe 19.28 was the last check cashed, but don't quote me on that. 1st big bass was 6.17 and 2nd big bass was 5.86.

I agree. Main-lake stuff is too tough to fish in the summertime except for very late at night. I try it sometimes, but usually realize how terrible of an idea it is rather quickly.

The fishing on LOZ is good. However, much of the fishing strategy involves trying to avoid the huge pleasure boats that will make fishing impossible. Most weekend fishing in the summertime takes place at night for this very reason. It is the only time you can get out without being capsized.

Usually 25-50 boats depending on what other tournaments are going on that night or the next day.

I could not figure out how to attach this using my iPad, so I just copied and pasted it for you to see. Join us at Lake of the Ozarks for a night of bass fishing fun. CAMDEN COUNTY BASS'RS 13th ANNUAL OPEN BUDDY BASS NIGHT TOURNAMENT Saturday June 17, 2016 8:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. GRAND GLAIZE STATE PARK (PB #2) ENTRY FEE $110.00 (80%) PAYBACK OF $100.00 $10.00 OF ENTRY FEE FOR BIG BASS POT 100% PAYBACK 1ST BIG BASS (70%) PAYBACK 2ND BIG BASS (30%) PAYBACK LARGEMOUTH – SMALLMOUTH – SPOTTED BASS Minimum 15" Length Limit On All Species (5 FISH LIMIT PER TEAM) Boat positions Determined by Entry Questions? Call Brandon Hecker 573-480-2664 Make Checks Payable to CAMDEN COUNTY BASS'RS May Enter at PB#2 Ramp (No Late Fee) RULES: The following rules for the 2017 Camden County Bass'rs Open Buddy Bass Tournament will be adhered to. Any violations of the rules in any respect will be cause for immediate disqualification. The tournament committee will interpret the rules and all decisions will be made final. ELIGIBILITY: Any male or female 18 years of age or older with a valid Missouri fishing license. Less than 18 years of age must be accompanied by parent or responsible adult. ENTRY FEES: Total entry fee will be $110.00 per team and may be paid in advance or at the PB#2 boat ramp. There will be no late fee. TOURNAMENT HOURS: Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 8:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Weigh-in begins at 7:10 A.M. BOATS AND MOTORS: Boats must be 16 feet in length with at least a 20 HP motor, kill switch and aerators must be fully operational. PERMITTED FISHING LOATIONS: Anywhere outside the No Wake Buoys in the PB#2 Cove. All contestants must remain in boat when fishing. There will be no fishing allowed from the shoreline, on boat docks or from piers. Absolutely no live bait allowed during tournament hours. SCORING: Five (5) fish limit per boat of any largemouth, spotted bass (Kentucky) or smallmouth bass 15 inches or longer. Total stringer weight will determine place. Any dead fish presented at weigh-in will cause a one- (1) pound deduction per dead fish from the total stringer weight. If the big fish is dead, this will cause a one- (1) pound deduction from the weight of the big fish when weighing for big fish. Any fish under 15 inches presented at the weigh-in will cause a two (2) pound deduction from the total stringer weight and loss of the short fish. Decision of Tournament Committee are Final. NO EXCUSES. CULLING: Please cull fish outside the PB#2 buoys. TIES: Early entry will break tie for heavy stringer and heavy stringer will break tie for big bass. TRUTH VERIFICATION: Each contestant participating in the Camden County Bass'rs Open Buddy Bass Tournament will be subject to a polygraph or voice stress test at the discretion of the tournament committee. Anyone failing or refusing to take the polygraph test will be disqualified immediately and banned from participating in further Camden County Open Buddy Bass Tournaments. LATE PENALTY: One (1) pound deduction per minute from total stringer weight up to five (5) minutes then disqualification. Contestants must check in at the designated check-in-station. NO EXCUSES PAYBACK: 80% payback of $100.00 and 100% payback of $10.00 for 1st Big Bass (70%) and 2nd Big Bass (30%) payback SAFETY & SPORTSMANSHIP: All contestants must meet Missouri State Water Patrol and Missouri State Conversation rules and regulations. Life jackets will be worn when boat is on plane, aerators must be operational, the kill switch will be used when big motor is running, and navigational lights must be operational. No consumption of alcohol, illicit drugs, or narcotics will be allowed during tournament hours. RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRY: The tournament committee reserves the right to refuse or accept entry fees from anyone deemed necessary. Note: If anyone failed or refused to take a polygraph test requested by another fishing circuit in the last 12 months that person will be refused entry to participate in future Camden County Bass'rs Open Buddy Bass Tournaments. We have read and understand the rules set forth by the tournament committee. By signing this form, we hereby waive and release the Camden County Bass'rs Tournament committee, sponsors and all participating contestants from any and all claims of injury or damage in connection with this tournament and that the boater acknowledges having current and up to date liability boat insurance. Boaters Name ___________________________________________ SSN ________ ____ ________ Address ___________________________________________________ State ____ Zip __________ Signature ____________________________________________ Tele# _________________________ Buddy’s Name ___________________________________________ SSN _________ ____ _______ Address _____________________________________________________ State ____ Zip _________ Signature_______________________________________________ Tele# _____________________

You may be correct that the classic summer pattern is soon upon us. It didn't work for me this weekend; but with numbers like those, it can't be far off.

Wow! That is a pretty drastic jump. Glencove marina is currently at 79.8 degrees.

I could not figure out how to attach this using my iPad, so I just copied and pasted it for you to see. Join us at Lake of the Ozarks for a night of bass fishing fun. CAMDEN COUNTY BASS'RS 13th ANNUAL OPEN BUDDY BASS NIGHT TOURNAMENT Saturday June 17, 2016 8:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. GRAND GLAIZE STATE PARK (PB #2) ENTRY FEE $110.00 (80%) PAYBACK OF $100.00 $10.00 OF ENTRY FEE FOR BIG BASS POT 100% PAYBACK 1ST BIG BASS (70%) PAYBACK 2ND BIG BASS (30%) PAYBACK LARGEMOUTH – SMALLMOUTH – SPOTTED BASS Minimum 15" Length Limit On All Species (5 FISH LIMIT PER TEAM) Boat positions Determined by Entry Questions? Call Brandon Hecker 573-480-2664 Make Checks Payable to CAMDEN COUNTY BASS'RS May Enter at PB#2 Ramp (No Late Fee) RULES: The following rules for the 2017 Camden County Bass'rs Open Buddy Bass Tournament will be adhered to. Any violations of the rules in any respect will be cause for immediate disqualification. The tournament committee will interpret the rules and all decisions will be made final. ELIGIBILITY: Any male or female 18 years of age or older with a valid Missouri fishing license. Less than 18 years of age must be accompanied by parent or responsible adult. ENTRY FEES: Total entry fee will be $110.00 per team and may be paid in advance or at the PB#2 boat ramp. There will be no late fee. TOURNAMENT HOURS: Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 8:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Weigh-in begins at 7:10 A.M. BOATS AND MOTORS: Boats must be 16 feet in length with at least a 20 HP motor, kill switch and aerators must be fully operational. PERMITTED FISHING LOATIONS: Anywhere outside the No Wake Buoys in the PB#2 Cove. All contestants must remain in boat when fishing. There will be no fishing allowed from the shoreline, on boat docks or from piers. Absolutely no live bait allowed during tournament hours. SCORING: Five (5) fish limit per boat of any largemouth, spotted bass (Kentucky) or smallmouth bass 15 inches or longer. Total stringer weight will determine place. Any dead fish presented at weigh-in will cause a one- (1) pound deduction per dead fish from the total stringer weight. If the big fish is dead, this will cause a one- (1) pound deduction from the weight of the big fish when weighing for big fish. Any fish under 15 inches presented at the weigh-in will cause a two (2) pound deduction from the total stringer weight and loss of the short fish. Decision of Tournament Committee are Final. NO EXCUSES. CULLING: Please cull fish outside the PB#2 buoys. TIES: Early entry will break tie for heavy stringer and heavy stringer will break tie for big bass. TRUTH VERIFICATION: Each contestant participating in the Camden County Bass'rs Open Buddy Bass Tournament will be subject to a polygraph or voice stress test at the discretion of the tournament committee. Anyone failing or refusing to take the polygraph test will be disqualified immediately and banned from participating in further Camden County Open Buddy Bass Tournaments. LATE PENALTY: One (1) pound deduction per minute from total stringer weight up to five (5) minutes then disqualification. Contestants must check in at the designated check-in-station. NO EXCUSES PAYBACK: 80% payback of $100.00 and 100% payback of $10.00 for 1st Big Bass (70%) and 2nd Big Bass (30%) payback SAFETY & SPORTSMANSHIP: All contestants must meet Missouri State Water Patrol and Missouri State Conversation rules and regulations. Life jackets will be worn when boat is on plane, aerators must be operational, the kill switch will be used when big motor is running, and navigational lights must be operational. No consumption of alcohol, illicit drugs, or narcotics will be allowed during tournament hours. RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRY: The tournament committee reserves the right to refuse or accept entry fees from anyone deemed necessary. Note: If anyone failed or refused to take a polygraph test requested by another fishing circuit in the last 12 months that person will be refused entry to participate in future Camden County Bass'rs Open Buddy Bass Tournaments. We have read and understand the rules set forth by the tournament committee. By signing this form, we hereby waive and release the Camden County Bass'rs Tournament committee, sponsors and all participating contestants from any and all claims of injury or damage in connection with this tournament and that the boater acknowledges having current and up to date liability boat insurance. Boaters Name ___________________________________________ SSN ________ ____ ________ Address ___________________________________________________ State ____ Zip __________ Signature ____________________________________________ Tele# _________________________ Buddy’s Name ___________________________________________ SSN _________ ____ _______ Address _____________________________________________________ State ____ Zip _________ Signature_______________________________________________ Tele# _____________________

I could not figure out how to attach this using my iPad, so I just copied and pasted it for you to see. Join us at Lake of the Ozarks for a night of bass fishing fun. CAMDEN COUNTY BASS'RS 13th ANNUAL OPEN BUDDY BASS NIGHT TOURNAMENT Saturday June 17, 2016 8:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. GRAND GLAIZE STATE PARK (PB #2) ENTRY FEE $110.00 (80%) PAYBACK OF $100.00 $10.00 OF ENTRY FEE FOR BIG BASS POT 100% PAYBACK 1ST BIG BASS (70%) PAYBACK 2ND BIG BASS (30%) PAYBACK LARGEMOUTH – SMALLMOUTH – SPOTTED BASS Minimum 15" Length Limit On All Species (5 FISH LIMIT PER TEAM) Boat positions Determined by Entry Questions? Call Brandon Hecker 573-480-2664 Make Checks Payable to CAMDEN COUNTY BASS'RS May Enter at PB#2 Ramp (No Late Fee) RULES: The following rules for the 2017 Camden County Bass'rs Open Buddy Bass Tournament will be adhered to. Any violations of the rules in any respect will be cause for immediate disqualification. The tournament committee will interpret the rules and all decisions will be made final. ELIGIBILITY: Any male or female 18 years of age or older with a valid Missouri fishing license. Less than 18 years of age must be accompanied by parent or responsible adult. ENTRY FEES: Total entry fee will be $110.00 per team and may be paid in advance or at the PB#2 boat ramp. There will be no late fee. TOURNAMENT HOURS: Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 8:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Weigh-in begins at 7:10 A.M. BOATS AND MOTORS: Boats must be 16 feet in length with at least a 20 HP motor, kill switch and aerators must be fully operational. PERMITTED FISHING LOATIONS: Anywhere outside the No Wake Buoys in the PB#2 Cove. All contestants must remain in boat when fishing. There will be no fishing allowed from the shoreline, on boat docks or from piers. Absolutely no live bait allowed during tournament hours. SCORING: Five (5) fish limit per boat of any largemouth, spotted bass (Kentucky) or smallmouth bass 15 inches or longer. Total stringer weight will determine place. Any dead fish presented at weigh-in will cause a one- (1) pound deduction per dead fish from the total stringer weight. If the big fish is dead, this will cause a one- (1) pound deduction from the weight of the big fish when weighing for big fish. Any fish under 15 inches presented at the weigh-in will cause a two (2) pound deduction from the total stringer weight and loss of the short fish. Decision of Tournament Committee are Final. NO EXCUSES. CULLING: Please cull fish outside the PB#2 buoys. TIES: Early entry will break tie for heavy stringer and heavy stringer will break tie for big bass. TRUTH VERIFICATION: Each contestant participating in the Camden County Bass'rs Open Buddy Bass Tournament will be subject to a polygraph or voice stress test at the discretion of the tournament committee. Anyone failing or refusing to take the polygraph test will be disqualified immediately and banned from participating in further Camden County Open Buddy Bass Tournaments. LATE PENALTY: One (1) pound deduction per minute from total stringer weight up to five (5) minutes then disqualification. Contestants must check in at the designated check-in-station. NO EXCUSES PAYBACK: 80% payback of $100.00 and 100% payback of $10.00 for 1st Big Bass (70%) and 2nd Big Bass (30%) payback SAFETY & SPORTSMANSHIP: All contestants must meet Missouri State Water Patrol and Missouri State Conversation rules and regulations. Life jackets will be worn when boat is on plane, aerators must be operational, the kill switch will be used when big motor is running, and navigational lights must be operational. No consumption of alcohol, illicit drugs, or narcotics will be allowed during tournament hours. RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRY: The tournament committee reserves the right to refuse or accept entry fees from anyone deemed necessary. Note: If anyone failed or refused to take a polygraph test requested by another fishing circuit in the last 12 months that person will be refused entry to participate in future Camden County Bass'rs Open Buddy Bass Tournaments. We have read and understand the rules set forth by the tournament committee. By signing this form, we hereby waive and release the Camden County Bass'rs Tournament committee, sponsors and all participating contestants from any and all claims of injury or damage in connection with this tournament and that the boater acknowledges having current and up to date liability boat insurance. Boaters Name ___________________________________________ SSN ________ ____ ________ Address ___________________________________________________ State ____ Zip __________ Signature ____________________________________________ Tele# _________________________ Buddy’s Name ___________________________________________ SSN _________ ____ _______ Address _____________________________________________________ State ____ Zip _________ Signature_______________________________________________ Tele# _____________________

I noticed that. I've been watching it. I was told my multiple people that the plan was to shut it off. I didn't happen when I was expecting it to; although there was a slight reduction, as you said.