Cracken0812

What area of the lake was the tournament?

I took these pictures Saturday from our pontoon at Eagle Rock. The main concentration was definitely around eagle rock but did find dead fish all the way to Holliday Island. I would say we saw at least 50-60 dead fish or dieing fish. 90% were walleye and the majority were quality fish. (One had to be pushing 12 pounds). A few were bass and carp but mostly walleye. Hated to see them go to waste.

I'm interested. Do you have a page with the info on it?

Thanks for the information guys. I really appreciate it.

Yes sir I do. When I say new to the area. I mean actually living in Springfield. I fish tournaments on table rock and Stockton as much as I can.

I'm new to the area and have a basstracker with a 40 HP and want to fish fellows and Springfield lake/ the James River. I know the hp restrictions in place but my question is on Springfield and the james river access by 65, can I use my boat if the motor is tilted up and or prop off and just using the trolling motor? I love river fishing but want to do it right. Also, is fellows decent in the winter for bass? Appreciate any info. Thanks

I did some research and if the throttle cam roller is missing or cracked, it will do as you described. Going to check it when I get home. Looks like I need to go prop shopping after I get the other stuff figured out. I will check the tach as well. Thanks.

Its a 371 champ.

I bought the boat in February so I have not messed with that part of it so I probably should check that. I'll check that first then see about the timing/sync issue. I appreciate the help guys.

Thanks for everyone's reply. The max rpms I've got it to was 4500 and 42 mph. I do have a hydrostabilizer on it as well so definitely do not have any problems getting out of the hole. I think I have a shift linkage issue as well that I why I can only get it to 4500 rpm, but at the same time it's a old motor and I don't care to push it to the max. I will try finding a 21 pitch that doesn't cost me a arm and a leg. Like I said it's a project boat but I don't mind spending a little to gain some speed. I plan on leaving the stabilizer on because I've been in plenty of Rangers that are heavyyyy boats like mine and know it takes a bit to get out of the hole. I know this will cut down on some of my top end but it beats not getting out of the hole quickly.

Sorry I do not have pics, my camera on my phone is hit and miss. I got to use your shaky head green pumpkin blue flake worms yesterday. They worked flawlessly. My wife and I caught 25-30 lm/k's with 3 keeps. Great product that has alot of action. Half of them were a little soft which only lasted about 1 fish before it would be tore up but besides that they were great. Thought I would give you a little feedback on them and cant wait to try the other goodies you sent me. Thanks again!

I have a 1978 150 Johnson that runs strong as it could be. When i bought the boat, it came with the 19 pitch 3 bladed prop that I am currently using. I was curious to get some opinions on what the right pitch of prop I should use on this older motor? I have a 86 Ranger with the 78 150. I'm not looking for a speed boat by any means but I wouldn't mind gaining a little speed without hurting my engine. Its a project boat but hey I have to start somewhere. I don't want to push my limits on over working the motor. Thanks!

I am a big fan of Palaniuk, Evers, and Swindle. I hope any three of them get the chance to win but would love to see Swindle get a win. The poor guy needs a pick me up after the Guntersville showing he had and i think he's due for a win. I've had the privilege to meet Gerald a couple of times and he has always been a class act. All three are great guys and there are many other great guys on the tour that I am looking forward to watching next weekend!

I am curious about this as well. I havnt been out there yet but hoping the water temp will warm up this week and they start moving up the arm.

Any luck on the whites?

What color of flickershad and size?

Thanks! I'm looking forward to trying them out soon!

I fish the Table Rock area quite very often. I would love to try out som eof your jigs if you have any left. Austin McCracken 712. W. Scott Monett, Mo 65708 Great looking products!

Just curious if anyone is catching any fall whites yet? I usually catch a few in roaring river arm and up the kings this time of the year but have not made it out yet. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Ok thanks for the info!

I think its up James, but do not know how far up it is or is it boat accessible? Was hoping someone could clear that up for me since I have heard about it but have never been there. Going to try to rip some lips on whites this weekend as well. Thanks for the help.

Were is Blunks located?

Sorry for the late response, been out of town off and on and not around my computer. Two weeks ago my father in law and I got out to the arm and found some whites. We had 6 females that were over three pounds. We almost both limited out with a mixed bag of males and females. Mainy came on swimming minnow shad color and roster tail vibrate spin. We only fished for about 4 hours so it was a great day of fishing. It was all do to water temp though because my father went 3 days later and only had 3 males in 5 hours. The water temp had went from 58 to 48 and I am sure it has dropped even further now. I appologize for late posting but life became busy and fishing (or even time around a computer) had to come to a hault for a little bit! Hoping to get out there Sunday afternnon after the easter bunny comes. Hope this helps some.

Ok thanks for the info!

Great day on the water by the way!!