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    It would be OK if you left them for me and got back after them green fish!! 😏 Better watch it as they can be addicting... Mike
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    Yes. 18" is on the White River chain...I would not mind if that were the reg on LOZ but currently statewide regs apply. Most of the fish I catch on LOZ are over 18 but I primarily fish the lower end; the Niangua likely has many smaller fish. Mike
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    15, four fish. Mike
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    I caught hybrids and stripers easily before the 4th and then they slowed way down and began staying deep. I did switch to a 1/4 oz bink's spoon to compete with all the fry and picked up some fish that way but overall it looks to me like there is plenty of forage for the fish and the good ones(walleye,hybrids, stripers that is) are tough to fool for now. I suggest taking a siesta and fishing the last hour of two of daylight... Mike
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    That is correct Dan. I run the link with an Ulterra and it is sweet, especially for bottom bouncing. Mike
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    I wanna see the look on your face when a 10#er latches on to your clouser. They do like to make a run.... Mike
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    I re-pack mine periodically; only issue I've had is losing a buddy but I found it quickly on a walk around and had a spare so no harm. I carry a small tote with bearings, seals, grease, and other essentials just cuz. I was stranded once up in western Ontario when a buddies trailer had a bearing failure and there wasn't a part to be had for 100 miles...no sir, not me. Mike
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    They was a large stocking 2 years ago from what I can see; they are just babies at this point. Next year they will be 3 and measure more like 22" and 5-6#. Let them grow up and they will stretch your string for sure. Mike
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    Pretty slow, but did catch three decent hybrids and a few small(16") striper but fishing is not what it was earlier while they were moving water. I had to work for every bite, glad to be out there before it gets crazy. Mike
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    Flats? Who fishes flats? Bah.....🙄 Mike
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    They will be in defined areas, deep; Steve at Blackburn's will have a good idea where but if it were me I would plan on 3/4 or 1 oz spoons deep or fishing at night. You may be able to BB for walleye with crawlers as well. Mike
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    Well, the reduced availability of alcohol tends to keep the noise down some. Most of us fishermans discovered it years ago however....I have been looking in the area for a place - just haven't found it yet. Mike
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    Humminbird house mapping is Lakemaster; I used to run the Navionics Platinum plus until I upgraded to the I-Pilot link with my Ulterra and had to switch - you may want to look at the coverage there and compare the brands. The main difference I see between the two is with Navionics I could selective color code specific depth ranges which helped when analyzing new water. The added functionality with the house mapping was worth the switch. Mike
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    I'm thinking the turbulence which may knock some critters loose from their rocky lair. I used to wait for a ferry to pass over a certain spot in a lake I fish and I would drag crawdad crankbaits through right behind it. Almost guaranteed walleye hookup on that shallow hump when things got stirred up by that passing ferry. Mike
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    I like to troll for walleye and in that regard the docks on the lake are a PITA. If I was betting, I would guess the count of boats housed in individual docks is a smaller number relative to those in condo docks but you have to take the bad with the good(or vice versa) - the money on LOZ does keep the lake level stable and it has been fishing massive through this spring while the other lakes have been largely inaccessible. Mike
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    The same baits work well on LOZ but color variations are not the same due to water clarity. I have caught several LM over 5 on the Ned and at times it is tough to outfish. The underspin is my least productive as well but I spend more time fishing for walleye and hybrids than bass and likely have not given it a fair trial. I think LOZ bass eat more gizzard shad and they don't make underpins with blades big enough to suit me. Mike
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    Agreed. What can you say when there are two boats in a mile wide stretch, one is you stopped and standing up front fishing, and the other is a 40+ and they buzz you at 20 yards when there is 3/4 mile of open water farther to port. Even happens when you are running; gotta have your head on a swivel looking for threats. And threat IS the correct descriptor. Mike
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    I'm not a hater and grew up on this lake but it is out of hand; this year is exponentially worse due to a complete lack of etiquette - I think these same folks operate their cars/SUVs in the left lane only to and from LOZ. Mike
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    Look like healthy fish; I know many folks get blanked up there-well done! Mike
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    I likely would feel the same without iPilot and spot lock. It makes me smile in wind and waves where I used to grumble, cuss, and eventually flee. Mike
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    I fished last Saturday evening in a very stirred up lower end; fish were still on the points but not quite as thickly as they have been likely due to flow reduction. That said, there were LM, hybrids, and whites to be had in 18-25 FOW. Had to work at it but caught multiple LM over 3# as well as these guys on a spoon. Mike
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    I stand corrected, once I saw the head that was close enough. Mike
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    Looks like a copperhead to me. Glad you didn't invite him in. Mike
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    The white(sand) bass should be schooling and rising in the late evenings in July on the main lake flats with current. The better spots should be easier to find as there will be other boats loitering or trolling those areas. I like to jig 1/2 oz spoons but if they are there they can be caught other ways as well. When the shad get pushed up on the flat all species of game fish will usually be on them, including blue cats, hybrid stripers, walleye, bass, crappie. It is a great way to spend a July evening and make memories with family on LOZ. Mike
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    I just use 50/50 white vinegar and water, spray on and wipe off with a cotton cloth(old t-shirt rag usually) and it works great. It will remove the brown funk and hard water spots. Getting under the bunks or above the tank are another story...let me know if you figure that out. Mike
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