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So, this is like a contest? How many guesses do we get on describing rods & reels. And, if we get any part of the answers correct, say the rod or reel or bait tied on the line, do we win that prize?

Excellent! My favorite fishing outings are when my daughter and wife fish with me just after spring sunrise on Table Rock. 🌤️

I’ll keep eyes open for steering system issues but Seastar hydraulic on my boat is 20 years old with only one small top-off of fluid. Thanks for warning though.

G1! TMAMT. (Took me a minute though.)

Shhhh! Folks were just starting to forget about that bait.

I want one!! Nice boat!!

I seems like, as you may have seen mentioned here before, there are areas with great concentrations of fish and others that are barren. Fished 3 days this last weekend, 2 up the James and 1 up the White. Found good concentrations of fish in a few locations on both, many FAT keeper size spotted bass with one good largemouth at 5# on jerkbait. Key for us was (as always at TRL) fishing wind blown points/banks, cedars and certain docks. Baits were jerkbait, swimbait, nedrig & Menace on swinghead jig, mostly main lake areas and not too many shallow fish, most maybe 10' - 20'. Also, morning bite was poor but late morning early PM was very good. I'm still learning that if you're not on fish - move. If you're catching fish there are probably more around. Good luck out there!

Wish all best of luck at the OA tourney. Would like to make it some day. Remember it only takes one bite of the right kind to win. Just maybe the weather will cooperate.

Prayers from our family.

Different tools for different tasks. And I don’t mind using superglue.

For 3.8" - G Money Swimbait Heads, 3pk $3.99, 1/4 or 3/8 oz, Mustad Ultra Point Hooks, Tackle Warehouse

Response from AGFC today; Thanks for your question. Yes legally taken fish may be transported through our state with the licenses you stated. As long as the fish also meet length and limit numbers specific to the body of waters where the fish were taken.

You need a MO Resident Fishing Permit to be able to buy a Border Lakes permit? Don't think so if you are 65+ or have a Lifetime Permit.

With a MO license & a BLP, if you launch and take out in AR, can you legally possess fish while in AR traveling in your truck back to MO?

A little warmer water up by Gale in the late winter, as well as pretty clear water much of the time. But just no fish there to speak of.

I have a complete bogus board set up as you enter my fish tackle area. Anything to steer "friends" in the wrong direction and get them to spend valuable cash on worthless baits. Actual baits I use are stored in the boat. What? Don't you know that if you don't have 250 pounds of baits in your boat your odds of a successful outing are very poor? Happy New Year all!

Unless they’re real hungry.

Thanks for the report. Some encouragement!

Only have 2 different size Duos that haven't used yet. I could see them as alternate baits for located fish that you've worn out on otherbaits. Kinda what was done in the elite tourneys recently. Will try in couple of weeks on schools we locate. Nice finish on these baits.

What brand/ model are you all talking about? Do you put them all in same category as far as success?

Our condolences and prayers for Mary and the entire family. He was a long time friend of our family. His kindness of heart and soft-spoken demeanor will be long remembered. Rest in Peace, Bill Beck!

Just need a less snag prone version. That bait sitting motionless / suspended in late winter/ early spring could find good bite.

Plan on watching full total eclipse no glasses and taking pics with camera on tripod. Lot of rumor going around.

Thanks all for the input! I will look around a bit before taking the plunge.

Well, setting up new rig. Have had 3 Stradics, 2 - 4000s & 1-2500. 4000s have been good, but the 2500 developed a bad case of the dreaded "locking up when reeling". So recent Shimanos have not had this issue? Anyone?