MattS

I can second this. Saw those two today.

Wow that is horrible to watch. Really, really sad.

Blues matchup VERY well against the Stars. Stars are banged up (Seguin) and the Blues are coming off a physical and emotional series. I think we'll handle them just fine.

I can attest to the tough crappie bite in the BN this week. Really was expecting it to be a solid weekend but we really struggled on Saturday and Sunday. Just a few shorts.

I struggled this weekend too (not fishing in tourney) but did have some luck on buzzbaits and flukes in the coves.

I cannot even fathom seeing a smallie that big in my boat. I think I might go into cardiac arrest.

Wow thanks for all the responses. Great news to hear from fishinwrench about being able to use a fly rod for these guys. I was really worried when I bought the place that I might lose opportunities to use the fly rod, but I guess maybe not! I'll try some of those techniques out next time I go out and let yall know how we do.

I actually just bought a condo in the upper Big Niangua Arm near Camdenton. I am not new to bass fishing or the Lake itself, but have never really targeted anything but bass at LoZ. I have a bass boat and wanted to do some fishing from the new place this weekend, but wanted to try something new. Anyone mind giving the basic tactics for targeting white bass/hybrids at this time of year?

I hate to sound like an idiot, but really?

Stripers there are a riot! Awesome lake no matter what you do though

I've fished their twice personally when I was younger. I threw anything and everything and got bites. But an egg or a SJ or a scud would be the best. It really is a great place. Plenty of pools where fish stock up like a trout park x2.

Those lights would make fishing at night interesting.

Beckner is listed as a DT, but also can play DE. He is an absolute beast.

Fished the same day, but did not have as good as results as you. Ended up throwing a wooly bugger for the most of the day and managed two browns on that. Glad you had better luck.

Northern Michigan has been my favorite fly fishing trip in my short life. Such diverse options across the board - smallies, little brook trout streams, opportunities for big browns. I have never fished for the salmon, musky, pike, or walleye that I know they have. They also have awesome tourism, scenery, weather (usually). Even without the fishing, Michigan is probably my favorite vacation destination. If you haven't been out West, I think I would go there first, but keep Michigan in the back of your mind.